2022 HESI RN PEDS EXAM V1

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nurse is performing a routine assessment of a &-year old at a sommunity health center. Which behavior by the child should alert she nurse to request a follow up for a posaible autism spectrum disorder?

Perform odd repetitive behaviors

A child diagnosed with Kawasaki disease is brought to the clinic. The mother reports that her child is irritable, refuses to eat, and has skin peeling on both his hands and feet. Which intervention should the nurse instruct the mother to implement first?

Place the child in a quiet environment

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

Red blood cell count of 2.3 million/mm3

A child who is admitted to the hospital with anemia is anxious, fearful, and hyperventilating. The nurse anticipates the child developing which acid base imbalance?

Respiratory alkalosis

An 8-year-old girl with precocious sexual development is being treated medically with injections of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LRHR) to regulate the pituitary gland. Which statement by the parents indicates that they understand the treatment?

"Sexual maturity differences between my daughter and her peers will disappear within a few years"

2-year-old girl is brought to the clinic by her 17-year-old mother. When the nurse observes that the child is drinking sweetened soda from her bottle, what information should the nurse discuss with this mother?

-Dental caries is associated with drinking soda -Toddlers should be drinking from a cup by age 2

A mother of a 3-year old boy has just given birth to a new baby girl. The little boy asks the nurse, "why is my baby sister eating my mommy's breast?" how should the nurse respond? Select all that apply

-Remind him that his mother breastfed him too -Reassure the older brother that it does not hurt his mother -Explain that newborns get milk from their mothers in this way

A child receives a prescription for amantadine 42 mg PO BID. Amantadine is available as a 50 mg/5 mL syrup. Using a supplied calibrated measuring device, how many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (round to nearest tenth)

0.5 ml

The nurse is caring for a 3-year old child who has been recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, which discharge instruction by the nurse is most important to promote pulmonary function?

Chest physiotherapy should be performed before meals and at bedtime

16-year-old with acute myelocytic leukemia is receiving chemotherapy (CT) via an implanted medication port at the out-patient oncology clinic. What action should the nurse implement when the infusion is complete?

Flush mediport w/ saline and heparin solution

male toddler is brought to the emergency center approximately three hours after swallowing tablets from his grandmother's bottle of digoxin (Lanoxin). What prescription should the nurse implement first? Administer activated charcoal orally

Give IV digoxin immune fab (Digibind)

The mother of an 11-year old boy who has juvenile arthritis tells the nurse, "I really don't want my son to become dependent on pain medication, so I only allow him to take it when he is really hurting." Which information is most important for the nurse to provide this mother?

Giving pain medication around the clock helps control the pain

mother of a toddler reports to the nurse working in the pediatric clinic that her child has had a fever and sore throat for the past two days. The nurse observes several swollen red spots in the child's body, a few of which are fluid filled blisters. Which action should the nurse implement?

Implement transmission precautions

While auscultating the lung sounds of a 5-year-old Chinese boy who recently completed antibiotic therapy for pneumonia, the nurse notices symmetrical, round, bruise-like blemishes on his chest. Which action is best for the nurse to take?

Inquire about the use of alternative methods of treatment

adolescent who is taking antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection arrives at the clinic for a follow up visit. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?

Missed medication doses

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the parents of a 6-month-old infant with GERD. What instruction should the nurse include when teaching the parents measures to promote adequate nutrition?

Mix the formula with rice cereal

Which instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of 7-year-old girl with history of frequent urinary tract infections?

Monitor for changes in urinary odor

mother of a 4-month-old baby girl asks the nurse when she should introduce solid foods to her infant. The mother states, "My mother says I should put rice cereal in the baby's bottle now." The nurse should instruct the mother to introduce solid foods when her child exhibits which behavior?

Opens mouth when food comes her way

A school-aged male is brought to the school nurse after he was thrown off his bicycle into the trunk of a pine tree. The child's face and arms are speckled with embedded pine bark. He has copious tearing and complains that "there is stuff in my eyes." Which action should the nurse implement? a. Patch both of child's eyes and send him to the family ophthalmologist

Patch both of child's eyes and send him to the family ophthalmologist

6-year-old child is diagnosed with rheumatic fever and demonstrates associated chorea (sudden aimless movements of the arms and legs). Which information should the nurse provide to the parents?

The chorea or movements are temporary and will eventually disappear

nurse is conducting an admission assessment of an 11-month old infant with CHF who is scheduled for repair of restenosis of coarction of the aorta hat was repaired 4 days after birth. Findings include blood pressure higher in the arms than the lower extremities, pounding brachial pulses, and slightly palpable femoral pulses. What pathophysiologic mechanisms support these findings?

The lumen of the aorta reduces the volume of the blood flow to the lower extremities

parents of a 3-year old boy who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy ask, "How can our son have this disease? We are wondering if we should have any more children." What information should the nurse provide to parents?

This is an inherited X-linked recessive disorder, which primarily affects male children in the family

When assessing a 5-year-old, which ability should the nurse expect the child to be developing at this age?

Tying shoelaces

nurse provides information about the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine to the mother of a 14- year-old adolescent who came to the clinic this morning complaining of menstrual cramping. Which explanation should the nurse provide to support administering the HPV vaccine to the adolescent who came to the clinic this morning complaining of menstrual cramping. Which explanation should the nurse provide to support administering the HPV vaccine to the adolescent at this visit?

Use of protective barriers during sexual activity prevents most strains of HPV infection

A female adolescent client refuses to allow male nurses to care for her while she's hospitalized. Which of these health care rights is this adolescent exerting? a. Right to competent care b. Right to have an advance directive on file c. Right to confidentiality of her medical record d. Right to privacy

d. Right to privacy

mother brings her school-aged daughter to the pediatric clinic for evaluation of her anti-epileptic medication regimen. What information should the nurse provide to the mother?

medication dose will be tapered over a period of 2 weeks when being discontinued

The mother of a 14-year old who had a below-the-knee amputation for osteosarcoma tells the nurse that her child is angry and blaming her for allowing the amputation to occur. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?

reaction of anger is your child's attempt to cope with this loss"

The community health nurse is caring for the following clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to initiate a multidisciplinary conference for the client who is

17 years old, has DM type 1, unemployed, and recent A1C is 13%

The nurse is caring for a mechanically ventilated client who was declared brain dead. An Advance Directive is not documented on the medical record. It would be most appropriate to obtain consent for organ donation from the (a) client's primary care provider (b) client's nurse manager (c) closest living family member (d) hospital's ethics committee

6. C. Consent for organ donation is given by a client's next of kin in the absence of an Advance Directive

A child with iron deficiency anemia is ordered ferrous sulfate (Ferralyn), an oral iron supplement. When teaching the child and parent how to administer this preparation, the mother asks why she needs to mix the supplement with citrus juice. Which response by the nurse is best? a. "The vitamin C in the citrus juice helps with iron absorption." b. "Having food and juice in the stomach helps with iron absorption." c. "The citrus juice counteracts the umpleasant taste of the iron." d. "There isn't a specific reason for it."

A

A child with iron deficiency anemia is ordered ferrous sulfate (Ferralynti, an oral iron supplement. When teaching the child and parent how to administer this preparation, the mother asks why she needs to mix the supplement with citrus juice. Which response by the nurse is best? a. "The vitamin C in the citrus juice helps with iron absorption." b. "Having food and juice in the stomach helps with iron absorption." c. "The citrus juice counteracts the unpleasant taste of the iron." d. "There isn't a specific reason for it."

A

A mother brings her 3-week old infant to the clinic because the baby vomits after eating and always seems hungry. Further assessment indicates that the infant's vomiting is projectile, and the child seems listless. Which additional assessment finding indicates the possibility of a life threatening complication? a. Irregular palpable pulse b. Hyperactive bowel sounds c. Underweight for age d. Crying without tears

A

The nurse at a health promotion fair has taught a group of parents about car seat and seat belt safety. Which of the following statements, if made by the parent, would indicate a correct understanding of the information given?

A

The nurse determines that an infant admitted for surgical repair of an inguinal hernia voids a urinary stream from the ventral surface of the penis. What action should the nurse take? a. Document the finding b. Palpate scrotum for testicular descent c. Assess for bladder distension d. Auscultate bowel sounds

A

The nurse is performing a routine assessment of a 3-year old at a community health center. Which behavior by the child should alert the nurse to request a follow-up for a possible autistic spectrum disorder? a. Performs odd repetitive behaviors b. Shows indifference to verbal stimulation c. Strokes the hair of a hand held doll d. Has a history of temper tantrums

A

The nurse is preparing a staff presentation on legal and ethical issues in nursing. The nurse would be correct to include which of the following examples? (a) Putting a client in a geriatric chair with the lap tray in front of the client in the day room to watch television is false imprisonment (b) Telling a client that you will put in a feeding tube if the client does not eat is an example of battery (c) Telling a client with bipolar disorder who is suicidal that they have a right to refuse to take their medications is an example of malpractice (d) Placing hands on a client who says -do not touch mell is an example of assault

A

The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions (c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin)

A

The nurse should intervene if the nurse notes a staff member (a) obtaining a clients consent prior to their operative procedure after receiving Ativan (lorazepam) (b) placing a client on the affected side following surgical repair of a retinal detachment (c) handling a wet cast with the palms of the hands (d) using a broad base of support while transferring a client

A

The parents of a 3-year old boy who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy ask, "How can our son have this disease? We are wondering if we should have any more children." What information should the nurse provide to parents? a. This is an inherited X-linked recessive disorder, which primarily affects male children in the family b. The striated muscle groups of males can be impacted by a lack of the protein dystrophin in their mothers c. The male infant had a viral infection that went unnoticed and untreated so muscle damage was incurred d. Birth trauma with a breech vaginal birth causes damage to the spinal cord, thus weakening the muscles

A

Which finding in a 3-year-old child with acute renal failure requires immediate follow-up? a. Potassium level of 6.5 mEg/L b. Blood pressure in right leg of 90/50 mm Hg c. Abdominal cramps d. No albumin in the urine

A

While obtaining the vital signs of a 10 year old who had a tonsillectomy this morning, the nurse observes the child swallowing every 2-3 minutes. Which assessment should the nurse implement? a. Inspect the posterior oropharynx b. Assess for teeth clenching or grinding c. Touch the tonsillar pillars to stimulate the gag reflex d. Ask the child to speak to evaluate change in voice tone

A

10-year-old girl who has had type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) for the past two years tells the nurse that she would like to use a pump instead of insulin injections to manage her diabetes. Which assessment of the girl is most important for the nurse to obtain?

Ability to perform the pump for basal insulin with mealtime boluses

2-weck-old female infant is hospitalized for the surgical repair of an umbilical hernia. After retuming to the postoperative neonatal unit, her R and HR have increased during the last hour. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Administer a PRN analgesic prescription

Which item in the care plan for a toddler with a seizure disorder should a nurse revise?

Arm restraints while asleep

During a routine physical exam, a male adolescent client tells the nurse, "sometimes, my mother gets angry because I want to be with my own friends." What is the best initial response by the nurse?

Ask about the client's response to his mother's anger

mother brings her 2-month old son to the clinic for a well-baby exam. During the assessment the nurse finds that the right testicle is, not distended into the scrotum but the left is palpable. Which action should the nurse take?

Ask if the right testis has been seen in the scrotum before

mother brings her 2-year-old son to the clinic because he has been crying and pulling on his earlobe for the past 12 hours. The child's oral temperature is 101.2 F. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Ask the mother if the child has had a runny nose

middle school male student was recently diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is having trouble with his grades. He is referred to the school nurse by the teacher because he continues to have learning problems. Which action should the school nurse take?

Ask the parents to have the child seen by a clinical psychologist

A child with pertussis is receiving azithromycin (Zithromax Injection) IV. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the child's plan of care?

Assess for abdominal pain and vomiting

A 6-year-old boy with bronchial asthma takes the beta-adrenergic agonist agent albuterol (Proventil). The child's mother tells the nurse that she uses this medication to open her son's airway when he is having trouble breathing. What is the nurse's best response?

Assure the mother that she is using the medication correctly

13. During a follow up olinical visit a mother tells tia nurse that her 5-monih-old son who had surgical correction for tetralogy of fallot has rapid breathing, often takes a long time to eat, and requires frequent rest periods. The infant is not crying while being held and his growth is in the expected range. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Auscultate heart and lungs while infant is held

A 2-week-old female infant is hospitalized for the surgical repair of an umbilical hernia. After returning to the postoperative neonatal unit, her RR and HR have increased during the last hour. Which intervention should the nurse implement? a. Notify the HCP of these findings b. Administer a PRN analgesic prescription c. Record the findings in the child's record d. Wrap the infant tightly and rock in rocking chair

B

A LPN/LVN is developing a plan to teach a mother how to reduce her infant's risk of developing otitis media. Which direction should the nurse include in the teaching plan? a. Administer antibiotics whenever the infant has a cold. b. Place the infant in an upright position when giving a bottle. c. Avoid getting the infant's ears wet while bathing or swimming. d. Clean the infant's external ear canal daily.

B

A LPN/LVN is planning care for a 10-year-old child in the acute phase of rheumatic fever. Which activity is most appropriate for the nurse to schedule in the care plan? a. Playing ping-pong b. Reading books c. Climbing on play equipment in the playroom d. Ambulating without restrictions

B

A LPN/LVN notes that an infant develops arm movement before fine-motor finger skills and interprets this as an example of which pattern of development? a. Cephalocaudal b. Proximodistal c. Differentiation d. Mass-to-specific

B

A mother tells the nurse that her preschool-age daughter with spina bifida sneezes and gets a rash when playing with brightly colored balloons, and that recently she had an allergic reaction after eating kiwifruit and bananas. The LPN/LVN would suspect that the child may have an allergy to: a. bananas. b. latex. c. kiwifruit. d. color dyes.

B

A school nurse is evaluating a 7-year-old child who is having an asthma attack. The child is cyanotic and unable to speak, with decreased breath sounds and shallow respirations. Based on these physical findings, the nurse should first: a. monitor the child with a pulse oximeter in her office. b. prepare to ventilate the child. c. return the child to class. d. contact the child's parent or guardian.

B

A teenage mother brings her I-year-old child to the pediatrician's office for a well-baby checkup. She says that her infant can't sit alone or roll over. An appropriate response by the nurse would be: a. "This is very abnormal. Your child must be sick." b. "Let's see about fürther developmental testing. c. "Don't worry, this is normal for her age." d. "Maybe you just haven't seen her do it."

B

The mother of an 11-month-old infant reports to the nurse that her infant sleeps much less than other children. The mother asks the nurse whether her infant is getting sufficient sleep. What should be the nurse's initial response? a. Reassure the mother that each infant's sleep needs are individual. b. Ask the mother for more information about the infant's sleep patterns. c. Instruct the mother to decrease the infant's daytime sleep to increase his nighttime sleep. d. Inform the mother that her infant's growth and development are appropriate for his age, so sleep isn't a concern.

B

The nurse in a community health clinic is talking with the parent of a child with Celiac Disease. Which of the following statements would require follow-up by the nurse for additional teaching? (a) -This weekend we are going to a seafood restaurant. I (b) -I can feed my child oatmeal and eggs for breakfast.I (c) -My child loves to eat rice and chicken for dinner. I (d) -Last night we ate fish with corn for dinner. Il

B

When assessing a child for impetigo, the nurse expects which assessment findings? a. Small, brown, benign lesions b. Honey-colored, crusted lesions c. Linear, threadlike burrows d. Circular lesions that clear centrally

B

A 2-year-old girl is brought to the clinic by her 17 year old mother. When the nurse observes that the child is drinking sweetened soda from her bottle, what information should the nurse discuss with this mother? a. A 2-year old should be speaking in 2 word phrases b. Dental caries are associated with drinking soda c. Drinking soda is related to childhood obesity d. Toddlers should be sleeping 10 hours a night e. Toddlers should be drinking from a cup by age

B, E

A LPN/LVN is conducting an infant nutrition class for parents. Which foods are appropriate to introduce during the first year of life? Select all that apply. a. Sliced beef b. Pureed fruits c. Whole milk d. Rice cereal e. Strained vegetables f. Fruit juice

B,d,e

When developing a care plan for an adolescent, the nurse considers the child's psychosocial needs. During adolescence, psychosocial development focuses on: a. becoming industrious. b. establishing an identity. c. achieving intimacy. d. developing initiative.

B. Establishing an identity

When assessing a child for impetigo, the nurse expects which assessment findings? a. Small, brown, benign lesions b. Honey-colored, crusted lesions c. Linear, threadlike burrows d. Circular lesions that clear centrally

B. Honey-colored, crusted lesions

A child is admitted with a tentative diagnosis of clinical depression. Which assessment finding is most significant in confirming this diagnosis? a. Irritability b. Sadness c. Weight gain d. Fatigue

B. Sadness

A 1fi year old with acute myelocytic leukemia is receiving chemotherapy (CTti via an implanted medication port at the out-patient oncology clinic. What action should the nurse implement when the infusion is complete? a. Administer Zofran b. Obtain blood samples for RBCs, WBCs, and platelets c. Flush mediport w/ saline and heparin solution d. Initiate an infusion of normal saline

C

A mother brings her 8 mo. old baby boy to clinic bc he has been vomitting and had diarrhea for last 3 days. Which assessment is most important for nurse to make? a. Assess infant abdomen for tenderness b. Determine if the infant was exposed to a virus c. Measure the infant's pulse d. Evaluate the infant's cry

C

A toddler is receiving an infusion of total parenteral nutrition via a Broviac catheter. As the child plays, the I.V. tubing becomes disconnected from the catheter. What should the LPN/LVN do first? a. Turn off the infusion pump. b. Position the child on the side. c. Clamp the catheter. d. Flush the catheter with heparin.

C

The charge nurse is observing a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performing carefor assigned clients. Follow up will be required if the LPN*: (a) assesses a client's apical pulse before administering Digoxin (lanoxin) (b) elevates the client's stump on a pillow eight hours after amputation (c) dons a clean glove on the dominant hand before tracheal suctioning (d) positions a client on the operative side following a pneumonectomy

C

The nurse from the pediatric unit has been temporarily assigned to the Emergency Department. It would be most appropriate to assign that nurse to the client who* (a) reports epigastric pain that -feels like indigestion (b) has back pain and a pulsating abdominal mass (C) is HIV + reporting vomiting and diarrhea (d) presents with lower abdominal pain and is six weeks pregnant

C

The nurse has received report on four clients. The nurse should first assess the client who has* (a) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with a pulse oximetry reading of 90% (b) Parkinson's Disease and is demanding to leave the hospital against medical advice (AMA) (c) been admitted with suspected Guillian-Barre' Syndrome and has begun plasmapheresis therapy (d) Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) whose pitting edema has increased to 2(+)

C

A mother brings her 8 mo. old baby boy to clinic because he has been vomiting and had diarrhea for last 3 days. Which assessment is most important for nurse to make? A.Assess infant abdomen for tenderness b.Determine if the infant was exposed to a virus C. Measure the infant's pulse d. Evaluate the infant's cry

C. Measure the infant's pulse

3-year-old boy is receiving a weekly chemotherapy treatment. Which toy is best for the nurse to provide for this child?

Coloring book with crayons

Following admission for cardiac catheterization, the nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a 2-year-old toddler with tetralogy of Fallot. What instruction should the nurse give the parents if their child becomes pale, cool, lethargic?

Contact their HCP immediately

A LPN/LVN is reviewing a teaching plan with parents of an infant undergoing repair for a cleft lip. Which instructions are the most appropriate for the nurse to give? Select all that apply. a. Offer a pacifier as needed. b. Lay the infant on his back or side to sleep. c. Sit the infant up for each feeding. d. Loosen the arm restraints every 4 hours. e. Clean the suture line after each feeding by dabbing it with saline solution. f. Give the infant extra care and support.

Correct Answer: b. Lay the infant on his back or side to sleep. c. Sit the infant up for each feeding. e. Clean the suture line after cach feeding by

A LPN/LVN is assessing a severely depressed adolescent. Which finding indicates a risk of suicide? a. Excessive talking b. Excessive sleepiness c. A history of cocaine use d. A preoccupation with death

D

A female adolescent client refuses to allow male nurses to care for her while she's hospitalized. Which of these health care rights is this adolescent exerting? a. Right to competent care b. Right to have an advance directive on file c. Right to confidentiality of her medical record d. Right to privacy

D

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. The mother is a single parent and lives with her parents b. The mother states the baby is irritable during feedings c. The infant's formula has been changed twice d. The diaper area shows severe skin breakdown

D

Four clients recently returned to the unit following invasive diagnostic testing. The nurse should immediately intervene if one of the clients (a) reports blood tinged sputum following a bronchoscopy (b) has decreased abdominal girth following paracentesis (c) reports a headache following a lumbar puncture (d) is observed flexing and extending the legs two hours after cardiac catheterization

D

The nurse in a well baby clinic has assessed several children today. It would be a priority for the nurse to suggest follow up for the child who is (a) 2 months old with a positive babinski refl ex (b) 5 months old and does not hold their own bottle (c) 10 months old who cries around strangers (d) 18 months old who needs support while ambulating

D

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.The mother is a single parent and lives with her parents b.The mother states the baby is irritable during feedings C the infant's formula has been changed twice D.The diaper area shows severe skin breakdown

D.The diaper area shows severe skin breakdown

A child with Grave's disease who is taking propranolol (Inderal) is seen in the clinic. The nurse should monitor the child for which therapeutic response?

Decreased heart rate

An 8-year-old male client with nephrotic syndrome is receiving salt-poor human albumin IV. Which findings indicate to the nurse that the child is manifesting a therapeutic response?

Decreased periorbital edema

developing a behavior modification program for an extremely aggressive 10-year-old boy, what should the nurse do first?

Determine what activities, foods, and toys the child enjoys

A S-ycar-old boy with leukemin is receiving chemotherapy through a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), Twenty minutes after the infusion is begun, the child feels dizzy and complains of itching. Which intervention should the nume implement finer?

Discontinue the medication infuxion

The nurse determines that an infant admitted for surgical repair of an inguinal hernia voids a urinary stream from the ventral surface of the penis. What action should the nurse take?

Document the finding

An adolescent's mother calls the primary HCP's office to inquire about the results of her daughter's serum test results that were drawn last week. Since it is the teenager's 18th birthday, how should the nurse respond to this mother's inquiry?

Explain that the information cannot be released without the 18-year olds permission

While obtaining the vital signs of a 10-year-old who had a tonsillectomy this morning, the nurse observes the child swallowing every 2-3 minutes. Which assessment should the nurse implement?

Inspect the posterior oropharynx

mother brings her 3-week old infant to the clinic because the baby vomits after eating and always seems hungry. Further assessment indicates that the infant's vomiting is projectile, and the child seems listless. Which additional assessment finding indicates the possibility of a life-threatening complication?

Irregular palpable pulse

A nurse is teaching a class for mothers of premature infants, and is asked about "a shot for respiratory virus." What information about plaibizumab (Synagis) is correct?

It is recommended for infants who meet established high-risk criteria

A male infant with bronchiolitis is brought to the clinic by his mother. The infant is congested and febrile with a capillary refill of 2 seconds. Which information should the nurse discuss with the mother?

Keep infant isolated from others

parents of 15-month old boy tell the nurse that they are concerned because their son brings his spoon to his mouth but does not turn it over. What action should the nurse implement first?

Question the parents about their concern

In assessing a 10-year old newly diagnosed with osteomyelitis, which informations most important for the nurse to obtain?

Recent occurrence of infection


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