Unit 7

The nurse provides information to the mother of a 2-week-old infant who was diagnosed with clubfoot at the time of birth. Which statement by the mother indicates the need for further teaching regarding this disorder?

"I need to bring my child back to the clinic in 1 month for a new cast."

A child with diabetes mellitus is brought to the emergency department by her mother, who states that her daughter has been complaining of abdominal pain and has a fruity odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is diagnosed. The nurse assisting with care for the child checks the intravenous (IV) and medication supply area for what?

0.9% normal saline IV infusion

The nurse is reviewing a health care provider's prescription for a child who was just admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate being part of the treatment plan?

Immune globulin

The nurse assigned to care for a child with mumps is monitoring the child for the signs and symptoms associated with the common complication of mumps. The nurse monitors for which sign/symptom that is indicative of this common complication?

Nuchal rigidity

A school nurse is preparing a physical education plan for a child with Down syndrome. Before preparing the plan, the nurse obtains which copy of an x-ray report?

The child's cervical spine

A 2-year-old child is diagnosed with constipation due to encopresis. Which description is a characteristic of this disorder?

The infrequent and difficult passage of dry stools