A 10-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department…
A 10-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department with a 2-day history of nasal congestion, low-grade fever, and a “barking” cough. On assessment, the infant is alert, has inspiratory stridor at rest, moderate suprasternal retractions, and an oxygen saturation of 94% on room air. The healthcare provider prescribes nebulized racemic epinephrine and corticosteroids. Which nursing action is the priority?
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A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who refuses to follow the unit’s rules about bedtime. When asked why rules are important, the child responds, “Because if we break them, we’ll get in trouble.” Based on Kohlberg’s stages of moral development, which of the following interpretations by the nurse is most accurate?
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A 4-year-old child weighing 33 lb is prescribed cefuroxime 30 mg/kg/day PO, to be given in two divided doses.The pharmacy supplies cefuroxime suspension at 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL per dose should the nurse administer?Round to the nearest tenth.
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A 7-year-old child is diagnosed with functional abdominal pain related to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The child is hospitalized for evaluation after multiple episodes of diarrhea and abdominal cramping. The nurse notes that the child is on a unit with several pediatric patients who have Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection. Which nursing action is most important to prevent infection transmission?
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A nurse is developing a preventive care plan for a 5-year-old child with Down syndrome who experiences frequent constipation. Which of the following nursing interventions should be prioritized to support long-term health promotion?
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