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?

A nurse is preparing the parents of a 9-month-old infant for an upcoming surgical procedure. During the preoperative teaching session, the nurse discusses ways the parents can help reduce stress and prepare their infant for hospitalization. Which instruction by the nurse is appropriate? 

A child weighing 20 kg is prescribed acetaminophen 15 mg/kg/dose every 4 hours as needed for fever. The medication available is 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer for one dose? Put the number only

A nurse is preparing to administer an immunization to a 9-month-old child. Which of the following is the best site for the injection?

A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has a respiratory infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of acute hypoxemia?