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A four-year-old patient has been diagnosed with leukemia. The patient's parents, who follow the Jehovah's Witness faith, inform the physician that they will not approve any type of blood transfusions. The pediatric nurse is aware that:
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A 3-year-old admitted to the hospital with croup has the following vital signs: heart rate 90, respiratory rate 48, blood pressure 100/52, and temperature 98.8°F (37.1°C). The parents ask the nurse if these vital signs are normal. The nurse's best response is:
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An 17-year-old with a rash and itching in the groin area is concerned that he has contracted a sexually transmitted disease and does not want his parents to find out. The nurse's best response is:
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In the pediatric emergency department, the nurse must prioritize patient care. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
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A 6-month-old male is at his well-child checkup. The nurse weighs him, and his mother asks if his weight is normal for his age. The nurse's best response is:
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According to developmental theories, which important event is essential in the development of the toddler?
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When developing a plan of care for a hospitalized child, the nurse knows that children in which age group are most likely to view illness as a punishment for misdeeds?
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A nurse is conducting developmental assessments on several children in the day-care setting. Which two children does the nurse identify as having developmental delays?
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A mother brings her two-year-old child to the pediatric office for a sick visit. The child is seen regularly at the office and was last seen at her well-child visit two months ago. Based on this information, which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
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A child is admitted to the hospital unit with physical injuries. The nurse is taking the child's history. Which statement by the parent would arouse suspicion of abuse?
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The nurse is giving a health promotion class to adolescents. The nurse will be sure to include information regarding the leading cause of death in adolescents aged 15 and up.
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Which foods would the nurse recommend to the mother of a 2-year-old with anemia?
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Which foods would the nurse recommend to the mother of a 2-year-old with anemia?
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Which is the best nursing response to give a parent about contacting the physician regarding a 4-month-old infant with diarrhea?
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A nurse is planning care for a child with hyponatremia. The nurse, delegating care of this child to a new RN on the pediatric unit, cautions the new nurse to be especially alert for which condition in the child?
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A 4-month-old is brought to the emergency department with severe dehydration. The heart rate is 198, and the blood pressure is 68/38. The infant's anterior fontanel is sunken. The nurse notes that the infant does not cry when the intravenous line is inserted. The child's parents state that she has not "held anything down" in 18 hours. The nurse obtains a finger-stick blood sugar of 94. Which action would the nurse expect to do immediately?
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In planning care, the nurse recognizes that which child should have the most difficulty with separation from family during hospitalization?
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A group of children on one hospital unit are all suffering from separation anxiety. Which child is experiencing the "despair" stage of separation anxiety?
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In a pediatric surgical unit, when discussing patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in a preoperative parental meeting, which client would be the most appropriate candidate for PCA?
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A parent asks the nurse if there is anything that can be done to reduce the pain that his 2-year-old experiences each morning when blood is drawn for lab studies. Which intervention is the best choice for the nurse to implement based on the parent's concern?
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