A child is diagnosed with chronic otitis media. Which statement made by the parents indicate an understanding of this condition? 

A nurse is caring for a toddler who has been placed in hip spica cast. The toddler’s parent asks the nurse why a Pavlik harness is not being used. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for an infant who has just returned from PACU following cleft lip and palate repair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A 6-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with a fever of  104 F, a rigid neck, vomiting, and a new-onset petechial rash. Which intervention should the nurse perform first?

A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic findings for a preschool age child who is suspected of having cystic fibrosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of cystic fibrosis? 

Which of the following assessment findings is most indicative of coarctation of the aorta in a child?

An adolescent is brought to the emergency department. The patient reports decreased urine output, headaches, and abdominal distension. Based on these data, which condition does the nurse suspect?

An 8-month-old child is brought to the emergency department and is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes. The child’s parents reported that the child had a fever of 102F earlier. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

A client is prescribed finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which statement best describes how this medication works?

The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who will receive a prescription for simvastatin, an (HMG–CoA) inhibitor. What statement by the client demonstrates a clear understanding of the teaching provided by the nurse?