The nurse is caring for a 2 month old child with a fever of 101.76. The child also appears toxic with poor color. Which of the following actions would the nurse expect to implement as a priority?

A child is experiencing an acute exacerbation of Crohn disease for which she is prescribed prednisone. The nurse teaches the parents and child about this medication. Which statement by the parents indicates that the teaching was successful?

The nurses reviewing triggers of sickle cell crisis with a 14-year-old male client with sickle cell anemia. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.

A parent calls a clinic and reports to a nurse that his 2-month-old infant is hungry more than usual but is having projectile vomiting immediately after eating Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

The nurse is discussing the treatment of congenital aganglionic megacolon (Hirschsprungs disease) with the caregivers of a 3-day-old newborn infant who presented with abdominal distension and failure to pass meconium. Which statement is the best explanation of the treatment for this diagnosis?

A nurse is assessing a child who is in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is admitting a child who has sepsis and a critically low platelet count. Based on this information which of the following precautions should the nurse initiate?

A nurse is planning care for an adolescent client.

A 3-year-old child is hospitalized with a diagnosis of pyelonephritis The health care provider has prescribed ceftriaxone 60 mg/kg/day in three divided doses. The child weighs 33 lb. The dose ordered is the safe dose, How many milligrams should the nurse administer in each dose? Record your answer using a whole number

An 8-year-old boy and his father visit the pediatrician's office with reports of a sudden onset of abdominal pain and reddish-brown urine. A urinalysis shows 4+ protein. On taking the boy's health history, the nurse learns that he had strep throat a little over a week ago. Assessment findings: Temp 100.6F, RR-22. HR-105, BP= 130/89 Which condition should the nurse suspect?

The nurse is reviewing management of pediculosis capitis with the parents of school age children during a presentation in addition to medicated shampoo or cream rinse, the treatment for head lice may also include which of the following?