A nurse is assisting with providing care for a child who is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply). 

A 12-year-old girl presents with persistent joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, particularly in the morning. Upon examination, the nurse noticed limited range of motion in several joints. What is the most appropriate initial action for the nurse to take in managing this patient’s condition?

A child hospitalized for treatment of osteomyelitis complains that he is tired of being sick and wants to know when the antibiotic protocol will end. How long will the nurse indicate that antibiotic therapy will probably last

When taking the history of a child with encephalitis, it is important to note recent: 

An 18-month-old is brought to the emergency department after a fall. The nurse assesses the child using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and finds the following: the child opens their eyes to verbal stimuli, is persistently irritable, and withdraws to pain. What is the child’s GCS score? 

A child is brought to the emergency department with decreased level of consciousness resulting from a head injury. What is the nurse’s priority intervention? 

A nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with scoliosis and needs to determine the most appropriate treatment option for a spinal curvature exceeding 45 degrees. What treatment plan does the nurse anticipate will be recommended? 

When children are hospitalized, the nurse understands the importance of obtaining a developmental history which includes: (Select all that apply). 

What is the priority nursing intervention when administering phenytoin (Dilantin) to a patient diagnosed with epilepsy? 

A nurse is caring for a client on the pediatric unit. Use the following information from the chart to fill in the answers below.  Nurse’s Notes:  1030 – Client appears withdrawn and does not engage with staff. Reports abdominal pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Skin warm and dry, normoactive bowel sounds present. /n 1230 – Client still appears reluctant to speak, avoids eye contact, and has not participated in activities. Reports pain as 4 on a scale of 0 to 10. Encouraged to join group activity but declined. Vital Signs:  Vital Sign 0800 1200 Temperature 37.5°C (99.5°F) 37.6°C (99.6°F) Heart Rate 90 /min 92 /min Respiratory Rate 16 /min 17 /min Blood Pressure 110/70 mmHg 112/72 mmHg Client Education:  Encouraged the client to participate in play therapy to express feelings and reduce stress. Explained the importance of regular nutrition and hydration during hospitalization. Discussed the role of group activities for emotional support. Use the dropdown to answer the following: Strategies to promote emotional well-being for a hospitalized child include [answer1], [answer2], and [answer3].