A client presents to the urgent care setting with a purple, star-shaped sore on her right calf. She states felt a sting in the area while cleaning out an old shed in her yard earlier that week. She has been applying cold compresses and antihistamine lotion to the area but now it is hurting more. Based on the presentation of the client, which of the following conditions would the nurse consider?

A nurse is planning activities for pediatric pediatric clients in a hospital playroom. Which form of communication is considered the “universal” language for children and would most effectively engage them?

A child with sickle cell anemia is admitted to the hospital with signs of splenic sequestration crisis. The nurse should be alert to which of the following as the most critical assessment finding?

When educating parents on increasing humidity in the home for a child with a respiratory infection, what should the nurse prioritize to ensure the child’s safety?

A 5-year-old child weighs 18kg. The safe dose range for acetaminophen in children is 10-15mg/kg/dose. The nurse orders 300 mg of acetaminophen for the child. Is this dose safe?

A nurse is assessing a child with a chest tube drainage system and notices that the suction is not working properly. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is preparing a 1-year-old child for a scheduled cardiac catheterization. During the pre-procedure assessment, the nurse notices that the child has a moderate diaper rash, redness, and irritation in the perineal area. What is the most appropriate nursing action before proceeding with the cardiac catheterization? 

A 3-day-old newborn is being assessed in the neonatal unit. The nurse notes the following findings: the infants heart is 190 bpm, has a continuous “machine-like” murmur heard best at the left upper sternal border, and has slight intercostal retractions. What is the most likely condition the nurse should suspect? 

A caregiver asks the nurse when her child should be screened for scoliosis. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be correct? “The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommends a child be screened for scoliosis: 

A 7-year old child is going to the beach with his family. What should the nurse recommend in terms of sun protection?