The nurse is counseling a couple who has a neonate exhibiting the manifestations of trisomy 21. This is the couples first child, and they have no identifiable risk factors. Which explanation does the nurse provide to the parents?

The nurse is asking a parent of a toddler at age 18 months if there are any particular parenting challenges at this time. Which advice will the nurse offer if the parent shares issues with separation anxiety?  

Erikson’s psychosocial development theory process that the school aged children between 6 and 12 years is the stage of industry vs. inferiority. Based on the theory, how will the pediatric nurse design activities as a part of a diversional program for children who are in a long-term medical facility? Select all that apply.

A father presents a 6-month-old infant to the clinic with a diaper rash. The nurse observes a demarcated rash and satellite lesions on the buttocks and legs. Based on the assessment, which treatment will the nurse educate on per doctors order?

The nurse is developing interventions for a transgender adolescent and her family based on the nursing diagnosis decreased self-esteem related to transgender identity as evidenced by statements of feeling “different.” What would be the most appropriate intervention based on the diagnosis?

The nurses at a community pediatric clinic are preparing a presentation about nutrition for the school aged child. Which information is important for the nurses to include? Select all that apply

The pediatric home-care nurse is visiting a toddler born with a genetically related condition. Which comment by the parents is the greatest cause for the nurse to assess for additional information?

A teenager is being cared for in the emergency department after being trapped in a garage fire at her home. Partial-thickness burns are present on the side of the face, as well as on both arms. Which nursing action is the highest priority?

The nurse is interviewing a parent of a 10-month-old infant during a well-baby visit. Which statement by the parent causes the nurse concern about infant safety?

The nurse learns that a 16-year-old patient has not received the human papilloma virus vaccine (HPV-Gardasil). Which should the nurse explain to the patient at this time about the vaccination they are receiving during visit?