Pediatric Fever

A nurse is caring for a client with a fluid volume deficit related to inadequate oral fluid intake because of his medical treatment. The client requires TPN. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.

A nurse caring for a client with a fluid volume deficit knows that the goal for the client is to restore a normal volume level in the blood. What is the proper term for the target condition?

A client is brought into the emergency department with severe injuries. The physician orders lactated Ringer’s solution to be given for fluid volume replacement. Which explanations best describe why crystalloid solutions would be used before colloid solutions in an emergent situation? Select all that apply.

A child has presented to the emergency room in the nurses care, with the following symptoms; fever, swollen parotid glands and jaw pain when chewing. The nurse caring for this client knows that these symptoms are often associated with which of the following diagnosis?

The nurse is caring for a 5-day-old infant admitted with a fever. Which of the following nursing actions demonstrate that the nurse understands the psychosocial development of an infant? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing education to the parents of a 10-year-old who has been diagnosed with the flu and is experiencing high temperatures. The nurse knows to include which of the following in teaching regarding how to treat the fever? Select all that apply.

The parent has brought a two-year-old to the clinic due to concerns of a lingering fever and an increasing amount of bruising. The nurse knows to expect which of the following diagnostic tests to be ordered first?

A child with an infection develops a fever. The nurse caring for the child knows that which part of the brain allows the higher temperature in response to the infection?

A client presents to the nurse with persistent fever, and after performing an echocardiogram, vegetations are observed during the procedure. The nurse knows the client will then be diagnosed with which of the following?

A 3-year-old child presents to the emergency department with lethargy. The nurse obtains vital signs. Which of the following is NOT considered a fever?

The nurse is caring for a child who has phenylketonuria. What should the nurse do in order to prevent complications?

A mother comes to the pediatrician’s office for education on the best diet for her infant who is diagnosed with Phenylketonuria (PKU). The infant is about to transition off of formula and the mother is concerned. Which of the following foods should the nurse include as foods to AVOID? Select all that apply.

An infant has been diagnosed with Phenylketonuria (PKU). The nurse is educating the parents on what types of foods the child will need to avoid as it gets older. Which of the following foods should be included in the education? Select all that apply.

The nurse caring for a child with phenylketonuria knows that which of the following are signs of toxicity? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for an infant who is born with phenylketonuria. The nurse knows to prepare which of the following type of formula for this infant?

A nurse is speaking to the parents of a one-week-old baby who has just been diagnosed with phenylketonuria. The nurse explains that treatment for phenylketonuria includes which of the following? Select all that apply.

A nurse is speaking with a 17-year-old diagnosed with phenylketonuria. Based on the child’s developmental stage, the nurse identifies which of the following as the most appropriate educational topic? Select all that apply.

A newborn’s metabolic screen comes back positive for Phenylketonuria (PKU). The nurse calls the parents to educate them on proper diet as the child gets older. The nurse knows that which of the following foods should be included in this education as foods to avoid? Select all that apply.

A student nurse is educating other students on the diet for a client with Phenylketonuria (PKU). The student nurse would be correct in explaining that which of the following foods should be avoided? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a 2-day-old with only one wet diaper since birth. Which additional assessments will the nurse perform to assess for dehydration? Select all that apply.

A child with an infection develops a fever. The nurse caring for the child knows that which part of the brain allows the higher temperature in response to the infection?

A 3-year-old child presents to the emergency department with lethargy. The nurse obtains vital signs. Which of the following is NOT considered a fever?

The nurse caring for an infant admitted with gastroenteritis. Which of the following are signs of severe dehydration? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old client for dehydration. Which of the following indicate that the child is dehydrated? Select all that apply.