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.jpgHow many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose?

Which teaching strategy would be most effective for the school nurse to use to prevent smoking in adolescents?

A 3-year-old is admitted to the hospital frequently for fracture treatment secondary to osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). The nurse develops a long-term care plan to review with the parents. Which is the priority intervention for this child’s plan of care?

The nurse is performing a developmental assessment on a 12-month old child. What findings indicate the child is developing appropriately? (Select all that apply)

During a well child visit, the parent of a 8-month old infant states “Even if he is playing with a toy, he cries as soon as he notices I have left the room.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which infant most needs a developmental referral for a gross motor delay? 

The nurse is performing a developmental assessment during a well child visit in a pediatric clinic. Which gross motor milestone does the nurse expect in a 3-year old client? 

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

Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate to minimize stress for a 4-year old who requires an IV insertion?

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