In fetal circulation, the

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is an opening between the right to left atrium that allows blood to bypass the lungs. Additionally, the

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is a channel that allows blood to shunt form the pulmonary artery to the aorta. Both channels close in the days after birth as the infant transitions from fetal circulation to newborn circulation.

A child has epistaxis while at school. Which intervention by the school nurse is appropriate?

Which of the following immunoglobulins cross the placenta?

A nurse is discussing health promotion activities with parents of a 4-year-old child. What health promotion activity is most appropriate for this family?

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?

A nurse has admitted a child with ventricular septal defect (VSD) to the unit. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this child?

An infant has had recurrent respiratory infections. The mother of the child expresses concern that the infant seems to be at increased risk for complications from respiratory infections in comparison with her older children. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

The nurse is performing the initial assessment of a child newly diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Which symptom would the nurse expect to assess with this child?

A nurse delegates the task of neonatal vital sign assessment to a nurse technician. Which instruction will the nurse give to the technician prior to assigning care?

A newborn is suspected of having cystic fibrosis. As the child is being prepared for transfer to the pediatric hospital, the mother asks the nurse which symptoms made the practitioner suspect cystic fibrosis. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

An adolescent was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as an infant, at this time, the nurse anticipates that the adolescent will need additional teaching related to which of the following?