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The neonatal intensive care nurse is caring for a newborn with myelomeningocele who is awaiting surgery. Which nursing intervention is most important to prevent infection in this patient?

The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old female admitted to the hematology floor in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following orders is most important in promoting peripheral circulation?

A 3-month-old infant presents to the emergency department with periods of irritability during which the knees are brought to the chest and the infant cries inconsolably. These episodes are alternating with periods of lethargy. The child’s vital signs are: T 101.8°F (38.7°C) axillary, HR 181, BP 68/38. The infant has a tight, rigid abdomen. What is the priority action for the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child hospitalized with an arm fracture. Based on the child’s history, physical abuse is suspected. The child is very quiet and withdrawn. Which statement would be most therapeutic for the nurse to tell the child at this time?

The nurse is giving report to the next shift’s oncoming nurse about a 4-year-old patient admitted with nephrotic syndrome. Which nursing action is most likely to promote continuity of care?

The HIV virus infects which type of cells?

A 3-year-old girl with cerebral palsy (CP) has been fitted for braces and is beginning physical therapy to assist with ambulation.The parents ask why she needs the braces when she was crawling fine without them. What is the nurse’s best response?

The disease also known as undulant fever is caused by

Which helminthic organism not only causes diarrhea but can also obstruct the bladder?

Match the disease with the preventative measure. (ANSWERS MAY BE USED MORE THAN ONCE)