A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 1.5 mg PO to a client. The amount available is digoxin 0.5 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) _______

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a student nurse about the positive results of providing family-centered care. Which of the following statements by the student nurse shows that the teaching has been effective?

The mother of a 3 year old tells the nurse that she will be in to visit tomorrow around 12:00 PM. The next morning, the child asks the nurse, “When is my mommy coming?” The best response for the nurse to make is:

The parents of a hospitalized 9-month-old infant ask if their preschool child may visit his younger sibling. The nurse understands that:

A parent feels overwhelmed by managing their child’s medicines at home. What action should the nurse prioritize?

Insert the correct response. Do not round doses.The recommended dosage of oxacillin for a child is 100 mg/kg/day in four equal doses. The child’s weight is 66 lb. The medication is supplied in 250 mg/5 mL.a. The child’s weight is ____________________ kg.b. Calculate the safe dose for this child. ____________________c. How many milliliters will be administered for each dose? ____________________

Insert the correct response. Do not round doses.The recommended dosage of Dilantin for a child is 7 mg/kg/24 h given q12 h. The child’s weight is 55 lb. The medication is supplied in 125 mg/5 mL.a. The child’s weight is ____________________ kg.b. Calculate the safe dose for this child. ____________________c. How many milliliters will be administered for each dose? ____________________

Which strategy can nurses implement to help families cope with the hospitalization of a child with a chronic illness?

A practical nurse (PN) is assessing a 5-year-old child who was admitted with suspected pneumonia. The child is restless, has a productive cough, a temperature of 101°F (38.3°C), diminished breath sounds over the right lung, and an oxygen saturation of 88% on room air. Which assessment should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately? 

Which nursing intervention best incorporates play therapy to assist a child with a chronic illness in expressing emotions during hospitalization?