The nurse is caring for an adolescent with type 1 diabetes mellitus who presents with an HbA1c of 11% (97 mmol/mol), thirst, and blurred vision.

What action should the nurse take first?

A child has been prescribed loratadine 5 mg to be taken orally once a day.

The bottle is labeled “Loratadine for Oral Suspension, USP 5 mg per 5 mL.”. How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the parent to give with each dose?

While checking the vital signs of a 10-year-old child who underwent a tonsillectomy earlier in the day, the nurse notices the child swallowing every 2 to 3 minutes. What action should the nurse take next?

A nurse is educating parents about essential dietary modifications for their child, who has recently been diagnosed with celiac disease.

Which foods should the nurse include in the list of permissible foods for this child?

A child weighing 18 pounds has been prescribed amoxicillin at a dosage of 25 mg/kg/day. The medication is to be administered orally in two divided doses every 12 hours.

The label on the bottle reads, “Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 400 mg per 5 mL.”. How many mL should the nurse administer for each dose? (Provide a numerical value only.

If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

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

The nurse is evaluating a child with acute glomerulonephritis who presents at the clinic with increased fatigue, facial swelling, and decreased appetite. The child’s urine sample is dark yellow. What additional finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

A 9-week-old infant is scheduled for a cleft lip repair. What information is most important for the nurse to convey to the surgeon before transporting the infant to the surgical suite?

A newborn, who has had gastroschisis repair, is transferred to the pediatric unit after spending several days in the pediatric intensive care unit.

The infant is on parenteral nutrition and continuous enteral feedings.

What action should the nurse include in the plan of care to promote the infant’s normal growth and development?

The nurse is caring for a child with sickle cell disease who is experiencing a sickle cell crisis. Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?

A newborn with a repaired gastroschisis is transferred to the pediatric unit after several days in the pediatric intensive care unit.

The infant is receiving parenteral nutrition and continuous enteral feedings.

To maintain normal growth and development of the infant, which action should the nurse include in the plan of care?