A 3-hour-old newborn is admitted to the NICU with suspected…
A 3-hour-old newborn is admitted to the NICU with suspected Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). The nurse notes the following findings during the assessment: the infant exhibits cyanosis, tachypnea, and a weak pulse in the left arm. The healthcare provider orders an echocardiogram to confirm the diagnosis. Which of the following clinical features is most characteristic of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome?
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A nurse is caring for a pediatric client diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) who is being monitored for renal function. The child’s urine output is less than 1 mL/kg/hr for more than 24 hours. What procedure/order would the nurse anticipate?
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The nurse is receiving a 6-year-old child in the emergency department (ED) after the child sustained an open fracture of his right tibia at school. EMS immobilized the limb, applied a sterile dressing to an open injury, and started a 20-gauge IV in the right antecubital. The child is alert but in pain. What is the nurse’s priority assessment upon receiving the child?
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