Rn Pediatric Nursing Online Practice 2023 B Study Guide Graded A+

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a 7-year-old child who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review to evaluate for anemia? A. Hgb B. WBC count C. Prealbumin D. Platelets {Ans: A. Hgb 8.5 g/dL Rationale: A child receiving chemotherapy is at risk for anemia due to the chemotherapy effects on the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow. The development of anemia is diagnosed through laboratory testing of hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.}A nurse in an emergency department is performing a physical assessment on a 2-week-old male newborn. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? A. Excoriated scrotal area B. Multiple capillary hemangiomas C. Depressed posterior fontanel D. Substernal retractions {Ans: D. Substernal retractions Rationale: When using the airway, breathing, and circulation approach to client care, the nurse should determine that the priority finding to report to the provider is substernal retractions. This finding indicates the newborn is experiencing increased respiratory effort, which could quickly progress to respiratory failure.}***NGN* A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a 4-year-old child who was rescued from a home fire by emergency medical services