The nurse emphasizes that a toddler under the age of 18 months should never be spanked primarily for which reason?

The nurse is caring for an 11-year-old girl preparing to undergo an MRI scan. Which of the following statements would best help prepare the girl for the test and decrease anxiety?

Patient Profile: Name: John M. Age: 42 Sex: Male Chief Complaint: Progressive weakness in legs over the past 3 days History: Recent gastrointestinal illness 10 days ago (self-limited diarrhea) PMH: None Symptoms: Bilateral leg weakness progressing proximally Tingling in feet and hands Difficulty climbing stairs No fever or trauma Mild facial weakness noted today Vitals: BP 130/85, HR 92, RR 18, SpO₂ 98% RA Recent Labs: Total Cholesterol 140 (normal

During a health check-up without his parents, a 17-year-old tells the nurse he is gay. Which of the following approaches should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing the fontanels of a crying newborn and notes that posterior fontanel pulsates and briefly bulges. What do these findings indicate?

A healthy 2-month-old infant is being seen in the local clinic for a well-child checkup and initial immunizations. When analyzing the pediatric record, which immunizations should the nurse anticipate administering at this appointment? Select all that apply.

A mother calls the school nurse and is concerned because her 13-year-old daughter’s friends wear heavy makeup and black clothes. Which of the following is the best advice for the mother?

Two working parents are discussing with the school nurse the possibility of their 12-year-old girl going home alone after school. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make?

The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a mother of a 6-month-old boy about introducing solid foods. Which statement by the mother indicates that effective teaching has occurred?

The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of an 18-month-old girl. Which guidance will be most helpful for toilet teaching?