A nurse notes that the specific gravity of urine is lower in infants than in older children. The nurse recognizes that the rationale for this difference is related to:

While teaching parents of a newborn about normal growth and development, which statement is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the session?

Which of the following are characteristics seen in bronchiolitis and RSV? (Select All That Apply . )

The mother of a 6-year-old child who has recently had surgery for removal of his tonsils and adenoids complains that they have begun sucking their thumb again. The nurse caring for the child should assure the mother that this is a normal response for a child who has undergone surgery, and that is a coping mechanism that children sometimes use called:

An infant has been born with an esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula. What is the priority preoperative nursing diagnosis?

The nurse for an 8-year-old is trying to encourage developmental growth. What activity can the nurse provide for the child to encourage his sense of industry?

The nurse has admitted a child with tricuspid atresia. The nurse would expect which initial lab result?

A parent questions how her toddler plays with other toddlers. Which response by the nurse displays the best description of the differences in play between the toddler and the preschool-age child?

While doing a newborn assessment, the nurse finds the infants blood pressure in the arms is much higher than in the legs. The nurse suspects that the infant has

A nurse is providing information to a group of new mothers. Which rationale would the nurse provide for why newborns and young infants are more susceptible to infection?

Which intervention is appropriate for a child receiving a high dose of steroids?