A health care provider prescribed ondansetron 0.1mg/kg every 4 to 6 hours as needed for nausea/vomiting for a 6-year old child following a surgical procedure. The child weighs 50 lbs. The nurse has this medication available:  ondansetron vial.jpg  How many mL should the nurse prepare to administer a single dose? 

A caregiver needs to leave their hospitalized 12-month old child for a short period of time. What coping strategy for the child would be most effective and should be recommended to the caregiver? 

What is the purpose of providing anticipatory guidance to families?

A health care provider prescribes diphenhydramine 1 mg/kg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pruritus for a child with eczema. The child weighs 15 kg. The nurse has this medication available: kids benadryl label.jpg How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose?

The nurse is caring for a 5-year old child following surgical repair of an inguinal hernia. Which scale would be most appropriate for the nurse to use to assess the child’s pain level? 

3. Explain four challenges that Tricia faced after arriving in the US. Be specific. (4-5 sentences) 

4. What types of experiences did each of her children have in school? (6-7 sentences)

4. Why are the 2014 Nigerian schoolgirl kidnappings mentioned in this chapter? How are they connected to Tay Thi? (4-5 sentences) 

3. How did Tay Thi’s classmates and teacher find out that she was malnourished? (1-2 sentences) 

 2. What are three specific things that Tay Thi’s parents did to prevent her from getting an education? (3-4 sentences)