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Sits unsupported and uses a pincer grasp.
What is a 9 month old?
This is the most common congenital heart defect, characterized by a left-to-right shunt and a holosystolic murmur.
What is a ventricular septal defect (VSD)?
Intense scalp itching and nits attached to hair shafts are signs of this infestation.
What is pediculosis capitis (head lice)?
This hormone is deficient in diabetes insipidus (DI).
What is Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
This sound indicates lower airway obstruction.
What is wheezing?
A 12-month-old who is frequently hospitalized goes easily to nursing students and strangers.
What is failure to develop trust vs. mistrust (lack of secure attachment)?
During a sudden episode of cyanosis in a child with a cardiac defect, these 2 nursing actions help improve venous return and oxygenation.
What are the knee-to-chest position and oxygen?
A 5-year-old unvaccinated child with fever, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis has small white spots with red halos on the buccal mucosa. These findings are characteristic of this infection.
What is measles (rubeola)?
Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells results in insulin deficiency in this condition.
What is Type 1 diabetes mellitus?
This medication class provides quick relief by relaxing bronchial smooth muscle during an acute asthma attack.
What are short-acting beta agonists (SABAs) such as albuterol?
Can jump with both feet, uses short sentences, and engages in parallel play.
What is a 2 year old toddler?
This medication is administered to maintain ductal patency in certain congenital heart defects until surgical correction.
What is prostaglandin E1?
For a child with impetigo, this is the most important measure to help prevent spreading the infection to other areas.
What is keeping fingernails short and clean?
This structure in the brain regulates the pituitary gland by secreting releasing and inhibiting hormones.
What is the hypothalamus?
Daily chest physiotherapy and pancreatic enzyme replacement before meals are essential components of care for this chronic respiratory disorder.
What is cystic fibrosis?
Rolls from belly to back, laughs, and brings hands to midline.
What is a 4 month old?
A child with a large ventricular septal defect and signs of heart failure is already receiving digoxin to improve contractility. This additional medication may be prescribed to manage heart failure.
What is furosemide (Lasix)?
A 6-year-old develops a circular, scaly, itchy rash on the arm after playing with a new kitten. This condition is suspected.
What is ringworm (tinea)?
Fatigue, slow growth, cold intolerance, constipation, and dry skin are signs of this endocrine disorder.
What is hypothyroidism?
What is the first thing the nurse does for a 4 yr old patient leaning forward with drooling, dysphagia, and respiratory distress?
What is immediately notify HCP and prepare to intubate?
Because this area of the brain develops last, adolescents are more likely to take risks and be influenced by peers.
What is prefrontal cortex?
Monitoring apical heart rate and observing for vomiting are key nursing responsibilities when administering this cardiac medication to infants.
What is digoxin?
Topical or systemic use of this medication type is required to treat skin infections such as tinea corporis or tinea capitis.
What is an antifungal?
The priority treatment for adrenal crisis involves immediate administration of this medication type.
What is corticosteroid replacement therapy?
Mild ear pain and fever in a 2-year-old are managed first with this approach.
What is watchful waiting