A 12-year-old girl presents with persistent joint pain, swel…
A 12-year-old girl presents with persistent joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, particularly in the morning. Upon examination, the nurse noticed limited range of motion in several joints. What is the most appropriate initial action for the nurse to take in managing this patient’s condition?
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A child hospitalized for treatment of osteomyelitis complains that he is tired of being sick and wants to know when the antibiotic protocol will end. How long will the nurse indicate that antibiotic therapy will probably last
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An 18-month-old is brought to the emergency department after a fall. The nurse assesses the child using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and finds the following: the child opens their eyes to verbal stimuli, is persistently irritable, and withdraws to pain. What is the child’s GCS score?
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A nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with scoliosis and needs to determine the most appropriate treatment option for a spinal curvature exceeding 45 degrees. What treatment plan does the nurse anticipate will be recommended?
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