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Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Pediatrics

Prioritizing Medication Administration: A Guide for Nurses in Urgent Situations

The nurse has received the a.m. shift report for clients on a pediatric unit. Which medication should the nurse administer first?1. The third dose of the aminoglycoside...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Pediatrics

Prioritizing Actions in Infant Resuscitation: A Step-By-Step Guide for Nurses

The nurse enters the client’s room and realizes the 9-month-old infant is not breath- ing. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Prioritize the nurse’s actions from first...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Pediatrics

Prioritizing Tasks: What Should a Nurse Instruct a UAP to Do First When Caring for a 3-Year-Old Client on the Pediatric Unit?

The 3-year-old client has been admitted to the pediatric unit. Which task should the nurse instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to perform first?1. Orient the parents...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Pediatrics

The Importance of Proper Hygiene: Administering an Intramuscular Injection to a 2-Year-Old Toddler

The clinic nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection to the 2-year-old toddler. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?1. Immobilize the child’s leg.2. Explain...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Pediatrics

Importance of Addressing Fluid Volume Deficit for a 5-Year-Old Diagnosed with Gastroenteritis: Restoring and Maintaining Hydration to Prevent Dehydration and Complications

The nurse is writing a care plan for the 5-year-old child diagnosed with gastroenteritis. Which client problem is priority?1. Imbalanced nutrition.2. Fluid volume deficit.3. Knowledge deficit. 4....

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Pediatrics

Recognizing and Responding to Drooling in Acute Epiglottitis: The Role of the Pediatric Nurse

Which data would warrant immediate intervention from the pediatric nurse? 1. Proteinuria for the child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome.2. Petechiae for the child diagnosed with leukemia.3. Drooling...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Pediatrics

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Exploring Social, Communication, and Behavior Characteristics and Interventions

A class of neurodevelopmental disorders that occur along a continuum and are characterized by impairments in social, communication, and behavior skills. The neurodevelopmental disorders that occur along...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Pediatrics

Understanding the Autism Spectrum: Exploring Autistic Disorder, PDD-NOS, and Asperger’s Disorder

Autistic Disorder (ASD)Pervasive Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)Asperger’s Disorder Autistic Disorder (ASD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger’s Disorder are all part of a...