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.

The nurse educates the family of a child with Lupus (SLE) about avoiding which of the following triggers that may cause flare-ups?

Which food choice is most appropriate for a child who had a tonsillectomy and is now awake and tolerating fluids?

Which immunization will the nurse teach to the mothers that can assist in preventing the life-threatening disease epiglottitis?

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 teenager has recently been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In teaching about the disease, the nurse explains that the teenager needs to avoid which typical teenage activity?

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 14-year-old boy who has experienced frequent ear infections has recently been diagnosed with conductive hearing loss. Which of the following should the clinic nurse assess?

The teacher reports to the nurse that, despite adequate intelligence, a child is not performing well in school. The nurse’s initial assessments would include:

Following a hypospadias repair, the 10-month-old child returns from the operating room with a urethral stent. It is now 8 hours since the child’s surgery. Which assessment finding should be reported to the surgeon?

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