The mother of a​ 7 month-old infant calls the nurse at the pediatric clinic to report that her infant has diarrhea. She has been hydrating the infant with cool water. What should the nurse include in her​ instructions?

What is the primary purpose of evidence based nursing practice?

A child is brought to the emergency department after experiencing a seizure at school. He has no history of seizures. The father tells the nurse that he cannot believe the child has epilepsy. The nurse’s best response is which of the following?

Which intervention would be most appropriate when caring for a child with poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN)?  

A child has been admitted with status epilepticus. Benzodiazepines have been ordered for emergency medical management. What is the appropriate nursing management for administering this medication?  

In the initial interview, what questions would the nurse ask to assess if the child had a latex allergy? Select all that apply.

A patient has undergone cardiac catheterization, & you are providing discharge teaching for the family. Which is  an appropriate statement as it relates to home care.

A child who is diagnosed with leukemia has a sibling who is expressing feelings of anger and guilt. How would the nurse characterize this reaction by the sibling?

Parents tell the nurse they do not want to let their school-age child know his illness is terminal. What response should the nurse make to the parents?

A health care provider prescribes iron supplements (Fer-In-Sol), 1 mg/kg/day orally (PO). The infant weighs 5 kg. The medication label states: “Fer-In-Sol 25 mg/1 ml.” The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank with number only _______