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A nurse is caring for a child following surgery for an acute perforated appendix. Which of the following is an expected finding in the immediate postoperative period?
Absence of peristalsis is an expected finding until the bowel resumes functioning.
A nurse is caring for a 6-year old child who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Hemoglobin 9.0 g/dL
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of child who has impetigo. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Remove crust after soaking with 1:20 Burrow's solution
A nurse is providing teaching growth hormone injections to the mother of a child who has growth hormone deficiency. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
The nurse should teach that serum calcium levels are drawn periodically while receiving growth hormone injections.
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who has been receiving IV fluids via a peripheral IV catheter. When preparing to remove the IV fluids and catheter which of the following steps should the nurse perform first?
Turn off the pump
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about car seat use to the mother of a 6-month old infant. Which of the following actions by the mother indicates a NEED for further teaching?
Using a blanket as padding underneath the infant while traveling.
A school-age child who was treated for a streptococcal throat infection is being admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate?
maintain bed rest
A nurse is caring for a child who has a new diagnosis of Lyme disease. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of stage 1 of this disease?
skin rash
The mother of an adolescent tells a nurse that she argues frequently with her daughter about playing music while studying. Which of the following is an appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Consider letting her make her own choice about listening to music while studying
A nurse is providing education to the family of a child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Encourage the child to perform independent self-care.
A nurse is caring for a child who is newly prescribed methotrexate. Which of the following should the nurse obtain prior to administering the first dose?
Liver function tests
A charge nurse is preparing a room assignment for a school-age child. Which of the following is the most important consideration when planning a room assignment?
Disease process