The nurse begins collecting the medical history of a child when the child screams and tries to hide behind the parent, dropping a stuffed toy. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Which snack selected by a school-aged child with gastroesophageal reflux indicates to the nurse that the child understands the dietary restrictions?

The nurse is caring for an adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus presenting with an HbA1c of 11% (97 mmol/mol), thirst, and blurred vision. Which action should the nurse take first?

When advising a new mother on caring for a child with croup, which symptom should be a priority concern for the telephone triage nurse?

A mother brings her 3-month-old infant to the clinic because the baby does not sleep through the night.
Which finding is most significant in planning care for this family?

A 10-year-old boy has been seen frequently by the school nurse over the past three weeks after school begins in the fall. He reports headaches, stomach aches, and difficulty sleeping.

Which intervention should the nurse implement?

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

The nurse is caring for a child with hypoparathyroidism who demonstrates a carpal spasm when pressure is applied to the upper arm. Which laboratory value should the nurse review?

A 7-year-old child is admited to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever. In obtaining a health history from the child's mother, the recent occurrence of which illness is most significant?

A breastfeeding infant, screened for congenital hypothyroidism, is found to have low levels of thyroxine (T4) and high levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Which is the best explanation for this finding?

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?