Pediatric Vital Signs and Responses

A 5-year-old child presents with persistent vomiting and diarrhea. Which electrolyte imbalance is MOST likely to develop?

A neonate (5 days old) has a sodium level of 128 mmol/L. What is the appropriate interpretation of this lab value?

Which of the following nursing interventions is MOST appropriate for a child diagnosed with hypernatremia?

Which of the following is a potential cause of hypernatremia in children?

A 10-year-old child is admitted with confusion and muscle weakness. Lab results show a sodium level of 119 mmol/L. Which nursing diagnosis is MOST appropriate?

What is the expected normal range of potassium for a 3-year-old child?

A child is diagnosed with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH). Which electrolyte imbalance is the MOST likely complication?

A 7-year-old child is receiving intravenous fluids at an excessive rate. Which electrolyte imbalance is the child at risk of developing?

Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is most directly associated with milk-alkali syndrome?

A patient with metabolic alkalosis exhibits compensatory hyperventilation. What is the primary physiological purpose of this response?

Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate for a patient experiencing moderate symptoms of metabolic alkalosis?

A patient with a history of cystic fibrosis is admitted with metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following health teachings would be most important for this patient?

In a child with respiratory acidosis due to impaired gas exchange, which compensatory mechanism would the nurse expect to observe?

A child with muscular dystrophy develops respiratory acidosis. Which of the following etiological factors is the most likely cause in this scenario?

Which of the following sets of signs and symptoms would indicate a move from mild to moderate respiratory acidosis?

A child aspirates a foreign body, leading to airway obstruction and subsequent respiratory acidosis. Which of the following physiological processes primarily contributes to the acidosis?

What nursing intervention is most important when caring for a child with hypermagnesemia?

A child with a magnesium imbalance is also displaying muscle weakness. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this?

A child is diagnosed with hypochloremia secondary to cystic fibrosis. Besides administering prescribed medications, what dietary advice should the nurse provide to the parents?

Which assessment finding in a child would lead the nurse to suspect hyperchloremia?

Why does hypochloremia lead to metabolic alkalosis?

A child presents with muscle weakness, fatigue, and a history of frequent vomiting. Lab results indicate low chloride levels. Which acid-base imbalance is most likely occurring?

Parents of a child with a magnesium imbalance ask how to recognize signs of an imbalance at home. What information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching?

How does hyperchloremia contribute to metabolic acidosis?

Which of the following nursing interventions is MOST appropriate for a child experiencing moderate respiratory distress due to bronchiolitis?

A child with bronchiolitis is displaying signs of increased anxiety. Which nursing intervention is MOST appropriate to alleviate this?

A child with respiratory distress is admitted. Which nursing intervention is the highest priority upon admission?

A child is showing mild symptoms of respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to observe?

Which of the following is the MOST common etiological agent for croup?

A child with croup is experiencing a barking cough and stridor at rest. Which medication is MOST likely to be administered?

The nurse is caring for a child with asthma who is hyperventilating. Blood gas analysis reveals respiratory alkalosis. Which intervention is most appropriate?

A nursing diagnosis for a child with either bronchiolitis or croup is 'Impaired gas exchange related to inflammation and edema'. Which nursing intervention directly addresses this diagnosis?

A child with cystic fibrosis is at risk for respiratory alkalosis. What health teaching should the nurse prioritize for the family?

A child is diagnosed with respiratory alkalosis due to salicylate toxicity. What is the most important nursing intervention?

Which health teaching point is MOST crucial for parents of a child recently diagnosed with bronchiolitis or croup?

A child with respiratory distress has the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.50, PaCO2 28 mm Hg, HCO3- 22 mEq/L. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor that parents can manage to reduce the likelihood of their child contracting bronchiolitis or croup?

A nurse is caring for a child with severe respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention?

A 6-month-old infant is diagnosed with bronchiolitis. What is the MOST important infection control measure to emphasize to the parents?

A child is being discharged after treatment for respiratory alkalosis. Which statement indicates that the parents understand the discharge teaching?

Which of the following is the most critical nursing intervention for a child diagnosed with intussusception?

A nurse is caring for a child with intussusception. Which assessment finding would require immediate notification of the physician?

Which of the following nursing diagnoses takes highest priority in the care of an infant with suspected meningitis?

What is the primary goal of nursing interventions for a child with meningitis?

Which nursing intervention is most important when caring for a child with meningitis?

A 10-month-old infant presents with fever, irritability, and vomiting. The mother reports a recent episode of diarrhea. Which condition should the nurse prioritize in their assessment?

Which intervention would be most appropriate for a child experiencing abdominal pain related to intussusception?

Following a successful enema reduction for intussusception, what is the most important nursing action?