Infection
This is the most common fungal infection that affects the central nervous system in patients with AIDS, often presenting with symptoms like headache, fever, and altered mental status.
What is Cryptococcus neoformans?
This life-threatening condition results from massive fluid loss through damaged skin, leading to decreased perfusion and organ failure.
(What is hypovolemic shock?)
When educating parents after surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease, it’s important to explain that this intervention is usually temporary and will be reversed after the bowel heals.
What is an ostomy
Children with this neurodevelopmental disorder often experience distress or behavioral challenges when there are sudden changes in routine or environment
What is autism spectrum disorder?)
This bacterial infection, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Neisseria meningitidis, is a medical emergency that can lead to death within 24 hours if not treated promptly. It is highly contagious and capable of causing outbreaks. (
What is bacterial meningitis (specifically meningococcal meningitis)
These three conditions—one involving airway inflammation, one involving inhaled foreign objects, and one involving thick mucus production—are all common risk factors for respiratory emergencies in children.
(What are asthma, aspiration, and cystic fibrosis?)
This unexpected symptom—often mistaken as improvement—is actually the number one warning sign of a ruptured appendix in a child.
(What is sudden relief of pain?)
A smooth philtrum, wide-set eyes, thin upper lip, and short stature are common physical features associated with this preventable condition.
What is fetal alcohol syndrome?)
Patients with this highly contagious viral disease require airborne isolation in a private room with the door closed, and healthcare workers must wear an N95 respirator to prevent inhalation of infectious particles. Not TB or COVID.
(What is measles or varicella?)
Failure to do this—especially around bathtubs, pools, or other bodies of water—is one of the leading risk factors for drowning in children ages 1 to 4
(What is inadequate supervision?)
Children with GERD should avoid fatty, salty, or spicy foods—especially this sweet treat, which can relax the lower esophageal sphincter and worsen symptoms.
What is chocolate?)
Chronic otitis media, meningitis, and head trauma have been identified as potential risk factors that may contribute to the development of this common neurodevelopmental disorder
What is ADHD
This common viral respiratory infection can cause severe illness in high-risk groups such as infants under 6 months, premature babies, older adults, and individuals with chronic heart or lung disease or weakened immune systems
What is RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
In cases of pediatric poisoning from ingesting this household chemical, assessing respiratory function is the top nursing priority due to the risk of aspiration and chemical pneumonitis.
What is kerosene?)
Projectile vomiting, constant hunger after vomiting, and a palpable olive-shaped mass in the upper abdomen are hallmark signs of this condition in infants.
What is hypertrophic pyloric stenosis?)
To build trust and gather accurate information, nurses often use play, visual aids, and nonverbal cues when communicating with these children.
What are neurodevelopmental disorders?)
This hospital-acquired infection can lead to pneumonia, abscesses, or bacteremia that may quickly progress to sepsis and death. It spreads through direct contact and is especially dangerous to ICU patients, older adults with suppressed immunity, or those with a long history of antibiotic therapy or invasive lines.
What is HA MRSA (Hospital-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
This is the priority nursing intervention for a child with a second-degree superficial partial thickness burn to manage one of the most distressing symptoms.
What is pain relief
This is considered the most reliable indicator of fluid loss in pediatric patients and is monitored closely during illness or dehydration.
What is weight loss
Decreased appetite, weight loss, and trouble sleeping are the most common side effects of medications used to treat this common pediatric behavioral disorder.
What is ADHD