This bacterial infection is often secondary to another infection and can cause painful swelling and redness in the affected area.

The nurse is reviewing the vital signs of a child with cystic fibrosis who is being admitted for treatment of pneumonia. Review the documented vital signs below.  Select the vital signs that the nurse would report to the provider. Vital Signs Day 1 (Hospital Admission): Oral temperature 39.1° C (102.4° F)  Heart rate 116/min  Respiratory rate 32/min  Blood pressure 102/60 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 95% on room air  Pain: 0/10 Day 3: Oral temperature 38.1° C (100.6° F)  Heart rate 128/min  Respiratory rate 32/min  Blood pressure 88/48 mm Hg  Oxygen saturation 88% on room air Pain: 4/10 Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to meet with a family to discuss their child’s care plan. Which of the following factors might create barriers to effective communication with the family and child? Select all that apply. 

A client presents to the urgent care setting with a purple, star-shaped sore on her right calf. She states felt a sting in the area while cleaning out an old shed in her yard earlier that week. She has been applying cold compresses and antihistamine lotion to the area but now it is hurting more. Based on the presentation of the client, which of the following conditions would the nurse consider?

A nurse is planning activities for pediatric pediatric clients in a hospital playroom. Which form of communication is considered the “universal” language for children and would most effectively engage them?

A child with sickle cell anemia is admitted to the hospital with signs of splenic sequestration crisis. The nurse should be alert to which of the following as the most critical assessment finding?

When educating parents on increasing humidity in the home for a child with a respiratory infection, what should the nurse prioritize to ensure the child’s safety?

A 5-year-old child weighs 18kg. The safe dose range for acetaminophen in children is 10-15mg/kg/dose. The nurse orders 300 mg of acetaminophen for the child. Is this dose safe?

A nurse is assessing a child with a chest tube drainage system and notices that the suction is not working properly. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is preparing a 1-year-old child for a scheduled cardiac catheterization. During the pre-procedure assessment, the nurse notices that the child has a moderate diaper rash, redness, and irritation in the perineal area. What is the most appropriate nursing action before proceeding with the cardiac catheterization?