A nurse is preparing to provide discharge education to the p…
A nurse is preparing to provide discharge education to the parents of a child who has growth hormone (GH) deficiency and is beginning growth hormone therapy injections. Which instruction should the nurse identify as the priority? A) B) “Notify the healthcare provider immediately if the child develops a limp or hip pain.” C) D) “Refrigerate the medication but make sure to vigorously shake the vial before drawing up the dose.”
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Select all that apply. A 12-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a fever of 104.2°F and is difficult to arouse. The admission assessment reveals the child recovered from a varicella infection 2 weeks ago. Suspecting Reye’s syndrome, which of the following clinical or laboratory findings should the nurse expect to find?
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Bow Tie Question A 12-year-old child is brought to the pediatric clinic by their parents. The parents report that over the past year, the child has outgrown their shoes and clothes at an alarming rate. The child notes that their hat feels tight and they occasionally experience generalized joint pain and frequent headaches
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Select all that apply. A nurse is planning care for a 9-month-old infant who has meningitis and is at risk for increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a head injury following a motor vehicle accident. While completing routine care during the shift, which intervention should the nurse identify as the priority when caring for this unconscious child?
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