Nursing care of children practice
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female adolescent client who has amenorrhea.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this disorder? -
✔✔hypothyroidism, cannabis, oral contraceptive use, emotional stress
A nurse is monitoring a preschooler following an abdominal CT scan with contrast dye. The
nurse should identify which of the following as an indication that the preschooler experienced
an allergic reaction to contrast dye? - ✔✔urticaria
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching about a low sodium diet with he parents of a child who is
recovering from acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following food choices by the parents
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ✔✔apples
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is observing for an anaphylactic reaction after administering an IM
antibiotic to a child 5 min ago. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect
to observe first? - ✔✔hives
A nurse is reinforcing home safety instructions with the parents of a toddler. Which of the
following parent statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ✔✔we will turn the
pot handles toward the back of the stove
A nurse is assisting the care of an infant who has spina bifida and recently had a
ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as an indication of increased intracranial pressure? - ✔✔high pitched cry
A nurse is reviewing the lab report of a preschooler. Which of the following results should the
nurse report to the provider? - ✔✔lead 14 mch/dL
