MAC_1105_finalExam_summer_2025.pdf

The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old boy with Fragile X syndrome who is easily overwhelmed in the hospital environment. The child frequently covers his ears and exhibits hand-flapping behaviors. Which of the following nursing interventions is the most appropriate to help reduce the child’s anxiety?

The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with celiac disease and the parents ask the nurse what types of foods they can offer to their child. What recommendations would the nurse include in the teaching plan for foods to allow? (Select all that apply)

A 12-year-old child is receiving oxybutynin. What nursing assessment is crucial to monitor the therapeutic effectiveness of this medication?

The nurse is assessing the gross motor skills of an 11-year-old child. Which statement by the child best provides this assessment data?

The nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with biliary atresia.  The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following fat-soluble vitamins?

A nurse is creating a presentation about differences in fluid balance and losses for the pediatric population compared to adults. The nurse should include all of the information in the presentation except which of the following?

Which of the following should the nurse include in the care of a child with urinary tract infection (UTIs)?

A nurse in the emergency room is caring for a 9-year-old child who crying after a traumatic injury involving a laceration on the forehead after a bicycle accident. The child is alert and responsive but has profuse bleeding from the wound. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize?

A 9-year-old patient with nephrotic syndrome is receiving spironolactone as part of the treatment plan. What nursing assessment is crucial to monitor for potential adverse effects of spironolactone in this pediatric patient?