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?  

An 8-day-old was admitted to the hospital with vomiting and dehydration. The newborn’s heart rate is 170, respiratory rate is 44, blood pressure is 85/52, and temperature is 99°F (37.2°C). What is the nurse’s best response to the parents who ask if the vital signs are normal?  

Erythema infectiosum is commonly referred to as “fifth disease” because it was historically classified as the fifth common red rash in children. Rash distribution: erythema of the cheeks, giving the appearance of “slapped cheeks.” The rash appears after the red cheeks appear and is characterized by a lacy pattern on the trunk and extremities.

A mother tells the nurse that her daughter’s favorite toy is a large, empty box that contained a stove. She plays “house” in it with her toddler brother. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of growth and development, the nurse recognizes that this is  

The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of oxygen therapy for a child following treatment for an asthma attack. Which assessment finding is best indicator that the treatment has been effective?