The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child who is anxious, has a high fever, speaks in a whisper, and sits up with their neck thrust forward. Based on these findings, what action will the nurse avoid?

. A child with a pneumothorax has a chest tube attached to a water seal system. When assessing the child, the nurse notices that the chest tube has become disconnected from the drainage system. What will the nurse do first?

The nurse is examining an 8-year-old child admitted to the emergency department with tachycardia and tachypnea. Which follow-up assessment will the nurse recommend to determine the extent of the child’s hypoxia?

A nurse suspects that an adolescent may have community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). What would the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing education to the parents of a child diagnosed with pinworms. Which statement will the nurse include in the teaching?

The parent of a 4-year-old child has contacted the health care provider’s office. The parent reports their child was exposed to someone with chickenpox. The parent has inquired about when their child may show symptoms if they have contracted the disease. What information should be provided?

The nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care to an infant. After gathering the necessary equipment, what does the nurse do next?

A 6-year-old child with asthma is experiencing an acute episode of bronchospasm. Which of the prescribed medications should the nurse administer to treat the bronchospasm?

A nurse is teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with cystic fibrosis about medication therapy. Which medication will the nurse instruct the parents to administer orally?

The nurse is questioning the parents of a 2-year-old child to obtain a functional history. Which topic(s) will the nurse include? Select 3 that apply.