An infant suffered from a fracture of the humerus and requires traction that uses pins, wires, and tongs.

What type of traction is this?

The nurse caring for a child who has been put into a leg cast must be on alert for signs of nerve and muscle damage.

Which symptom might be an early warning signal that the child has developed compartment syndrome?

A nurse is collecting data from a 3-month-old infant.

Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

The nurse is monitoring a client who is 3 hours postpartum. On assessment, the nurse notes a temperature of 102.4°F.

Which action should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is collecting data on an adolescent client who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?

The nurse is talking with the caregiver of a 13-year-old diagnosed with scoliosis.

The child has come to the clinic to be fitted with a brace to begin her treatment.

The child appears upset and angry and states, "I hate this brace; I hate it already." In an effort to support this child, which statement would be the most appropriate for the nurse to make to this child's caregiver?

A nurse in a prenatal clinic overhears a newly licensed nurse discussing conception with a client.

Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the nurse?

Which of the following danger signs of pregnancy should the nurse teach a patient to report promptly?

A nurse is reinforcing nutritional teaching with a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation.

Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A client at 27 weeks' gestation still walks daily but reports 'terrible' heartburn at night.

Which action should the nurse recommend to best address this situation?

The nurse is teaching parents about adolescent health issues and the topic of anorexia is discussed.

Which of the following is true?