A nurse is caring for a child who has been diagnosed with an innocent heart murmur. The child’s parent expresses concern about the diagnosis. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Hearing loss in an older adult can contribute to what?  Select all that apply.

When preparing to examine a client’s skin, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do to ensure the client’s privacy?

For each assessment finding, indicate whether it represents an expected age-related variation or an unexpected finding in an older adult.

A nurse is completing a health assessment of a 9-year-old child. The nurse observes several bruises on the child’s shins and knees and a patterned bruise on the upper back. The caregiver states, “This child is always running into things.” When the nurse asks the child about the bruise on the back, the caregiver quickly answers for the child.  Which action should the nurse take next?

A nurse is assessing a newborn and notes bilateral breast enlargement. The newborn’s parent becomes concerned and asks whether the finding is abnormal.  Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is assessing a pediatric client and is observing the client’s behavior.  The child is active, alert and responding appropriately to the situation.  What should the nurse do next?

A nurse is planning on utilizing story telling and a doll to explain and demonstrate an assessment for a pediatric client.  Which age range of client would this be the most appropriate approach?

A client has sought care because due to concern that a mole on located on the scalp may be evidence of skin cancer. Which finding would the nurse identify as being most suggestive of melanoma?

Which findings should the nurse recognize as requiring immediate evaluation in a pregnant client?