The father of an 8-year-old child tells the nurse “He is constantly trying all kinds of new things, like basketball, video games, cooking- I can’t keep up!” Using Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

An 11-year-old boy has been diagnosed with osteomyelitis after a right leg injury 2 months ago.  He and his parents were told that he will be admitted to the hospital for treatment.  The nurse should explain which of the following to the child and parents?

The HCP orders Intravenous Immunoglobulin 6,000 mg IV daily. The child weighs 33 lb.  The recommended safe dose range is 300-600 mg/kg/dose.  What is the safe dose range per dose for this child? 

The nurse is caring for several children in the pediatric unit.  Which child is the priority for the nurse?

A child has been diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia. Which of the following is the child most likely lacking?

When conducting an assessment of a child with suspected Kawasaki Disease, which assessment finding would the nurse anticipate finding?

A group of students are reviewing information about fluid balance and losses in children in comparison to adults.  The students demonstrate a need for additional teaching when they identify which of the following?

The nurse is administering ear drops to a 2-year-old child with severe acute Otitis Media.  Which one of the following would be best for the nurse to do?

Which of the following statements indicates the family of a child with epilepsy has followed the nurse’s discharge instructions?

The nurse develops a plan of care for a 12-month-old hospitalized with dehydration as a result of rotavirus.  Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care?