The family of a child born with congenital clubfoot has been prepared for the need of serial casting at 1-week then 2-week intervals. They have expressed concerns to the pediatric team about not wanting their young infant to be seen by extended family members with a cast on. Which of the following is the rationale behind this form of treatment?  

Which foods would the nurse recommend to the mother of a 2-year-old with iron-deficiency anemia?  

By what age would the nurse expect most children to use sentences of four or five words?  

Which describes an invagination of one segment of bowel within another?  

Which would the nurse recommend to prevent urinary tract infections in young girls?  

A nurse is preparing to give a flu shot to a toddler. When the nurse asks the parents if their child has any allergies, they tell her that he is allergic to eggs. What action should the nurse take next?  

A 4-month-old child presents for a routine well-child checkup with vaccinations. The mother expresses concern that her child was exposed to influenza. Which is the appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A 4-year-old hospitalized with FTT has orders for daily weights, strict intake and output, and calorie counts. Which action by the nurse would be a concern?  

The nurse is preparing to care for a child with a diagnosis of intussusception. The nurse reviews the child’s record and expects to note which sign of this disorder documented?

The nurse is teaching the parent of a 2-year-old child how to care for the child’s teeth. Which instruction should be included?