A 3 y/o child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).  The child is very pale and lethargic.  She complains of dizziness upon standing. Stools have progressed from watery to bloody diarrhea.  Blood work indicates hemoglobin of 6.4g/dL.  The child has not has any urine output in 36 hours.  The nurse expects which of the following to be added to the plan of care? 

The RN has assigned a patient with a newly placed arteriovenous (AV) fistula in his right arm to an LPN.  Which information about the care of this patient is most important for the RN to provide to the LPN?

6. Serum concentrations of thyroid hormones (T3/T4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) are tests ordered for the client with suspected hypothyroidism. Which of the following laboratory values are concerning that the hypothyroidism is due to a pituitary tumor? 

The doctor has prescribed cefoxitin sodium (Mefoxin) 500 mg every 8 hours for a 36 lb child who has been diagnosed with pneumonia. The recommended safe pediatric dose of cefoxitin sodium for a moderate infection is 26.66 to 33.33 mg/kg every 8hours. 1.) What is the safe dose range? Round to the nearest whole numbers. (1 pt) 2.) Is this dose safe? (1 pt)

The school nurse notices that a 14-year-old who used to be an excellent student and very active in sports is losing weight, acts nervous and has a hard time focusing. The teen was recently checked by the primary care provider, who noted the teen had high levels of T3 and T4. The nurse recognizes that the teen most likely has which condition?   

The nurse is caring for a school-age child with hyperthyroidism (Graves disease). Which clinical manifestations should the nurse monitor that may indicate a thyroid storm? (Select all that apply)

A patient with a decreased glomerular filtration rate asks how to prevent further damage to the kidneys. Which is the nurse’s best response?

The client scheduled for a prostatectomy asks whether he will have to have a urinary catheter in place after surgery.  Which is the nurse’s best response?

A 13-year-old with type II diabetes mellitus asks the nurse, “Why do I need to have this hemoglobin A1C test?” The nurse’s response is based on which of the following?

Why is athlete engagement important during practice?