A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has been hospitalized for 12 hours. Which of the following situations would most affect the child's behavior?

The parents of a newborn ask the nurse to identify the chief danger associated with a tracheoesophageal fistula. What should the nurse tell them?

An acute, severe prolonged asthmatic attack that is not responsive to usual treatment is referred to as which of the following?

A toddler has an infection and fever. The nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen elixir, ordered PRN every 4 hours. If the maximum daily dosage of acetaminophen is 60 mg/kg and the patient weighs 22 lbs, which of the following dosage options are acceptable?

A nurse has given home care instructions to the parent of a child with head lice. Which of the following statements indicates that the parent has correctly understood the instructions?

A 5-year-old with severe osteomyelitis has not been responding to first-line therapy. The nurse is ordered to give vancomycin IV every 6 hours to the patient. If the recommended dose is 10 mg/kg, what is the total daily dose of vancomycin if the patient weighs 44 lbs?

A 16-year-old girl is seen in the emergency department with intermittent episodes of loose stools and recurrent dull, crampy abdominal pain felt at the periumbilical area. Based on the assessment, what disorder is most likely?

The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old suspected of having retinoblastoma. Which of the following is the most common finding in a child with retinoblastoma?

A child with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) is being discharged from the hospital. In giving follow up information to his parents, the nurse talks about which of the following infections known to lead to AGN?

A formula-fed 10-month-old with secondary lactose intolerance is being discharged. The nurse should instruct the mother to avoid giving the infant which of the following?