During a follow-up clinic visit, a mother tells the nurse that her 5-month-old son who had surgical correction for tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) has rapid breathing, often takes a long time to eat, and requires frequent rest periods. The infant is not crying while being held and his growth is in the expected range. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Two days later, the nurse completes an assessment of the client. Which assessment findings indicate that the client has stabilized? Select all that apply.

A child diagnosed with Kawasaki disease is brought to the clinic. The mother reports that her child is imitable, refuses to eat, and has skin peeling on both hands and feet. Which intervention should the nurse instruct the mother to implement first?

The nurse is preparing to administer medications for an eight-month-old infant with heart failure. The infant has a blood pressure of 114/66 mm Hg, apical pulse of 88 beats/minute, and respirations of 30 breaths/minute. Which medication should the nurse withhold until the health care provider is notified?

The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which response requires further evaluation by the nurse?

The client has a history of Wilms tumor with left radical nephrectomy diagnosed at age five for which he completed treatment nine months ago. A septic episode, while undergoing treatment for his Wilms tumor, resulted in an acute kidney injury. This Injury, along with antibiotic therapy and chemotherapy, has resulted in chronic kidney disease. The client is followed by oncology and nephrology services.

The healthcare provider has assessed the client and completes initial orders. Which three care needs should the nurse prioritize for this client?

This is a 3-year-old with a history of ventricular septal defect. He was born vaginally at 35 weeks and was in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for 3 weeks due to poor feeding. He lives with his parents and an older sibling, who has no medical conditions. The client is here for a follow-up visit. The nurse educates the parents on post-discharge care for the child.

What should the nurse include in post-discharge care education? Select all that apply.

While obtaining the vital signs of a 10-year-old child who had a tonsillectomy this morning, the nurse observes the child swallowing every 2 to 3 minutes. Which assessment should the nurse implement?

The nurse is caring for a school-age child with crusting and swollen eyelids, purulent drainage, and inflamed conjunctiva. The child receives a prescription for an ophthalmic antiinfective ointment. Which instruction should the nurse provide the child's caregivers during discharge education?

A male adolescent arrives at the clinic and reports intense pain in the testicular area that occurred during football practice at high school. The nurse observes the scrotum and identifies significant erythema and swelling. Which action should the nurse take?

A 3-year-old boy in a daycare facility scratches his head frequently, and the nurse confirms the presence of head lice. The nurse washes the child's hair with permethrin shampoo and calls his parents. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the parents about treatment for head lice?