A pediatric client is admitted to the unit with failure to thrive. The mother states that the child has been "spitting up" and excessively crying immediately after every bottle. What diagnostic test will the nurse anticipate to confirm a diagnosis?

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a parent and their school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). What should the nurse include in the discharge instructions to the family?

The nurse analyzes the laboratory values of a pediatric client with leukemia who is receiving chemotherapy. The nurse notes the following lab values: platelets 19,500/mcl (nl. 140,000-400,000/mcL), hemoglobin 11 g/dL (nl. 12-16 g/dL), white blood cell count 9,800/mcl (nl. 5,000-10,000/mcL). Based on these findings, which intervention should the nurse prioritize in the plan of care?

An infant has been admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of pyloric stenosis. What would the nurse expect in the plan of care for this client?

The nurse should instruct the family of a pediatric client with newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism to expect which of the following symptoms?

A nurse is caring for an infant in the post-anesthesia care unit following cleft lip and palate repair. What is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?

The nurse is reviewing the immunization schedule with the parent of a child who is positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What statement by the parents indicates that teaching has been effective?

The mother of a 4-year-old client tells the pediatric nurse that the child's abdomen seems to be swollen. During further assessment, the mother tells the nurse that their child is eating well and that their activity level is unchanged. The nurse, suspecting the possibility of Wilms tumor, should avoid which action during the physical assessment?

A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant whose guardian reports intermittent vomiting for several days.

Nurses' Notes

Guardian reports infant has been forcefully vomiting after feedings. Guardian states the emesis is so forceful that it often lands 3 to 4 feet away. Infant is very fussy and rooting and sucks vigorously on a pacifier.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)

(Select All that Apply.).

The nurse is reviewing the treatment plan with the parents of a newborn with hypospadias. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching when describing this disorder?

The nurse is caring for a pediatric client admitted with nephrotic syndrome. What assessment finding would likely be noted in a client with this diagnosis?