A 2-year-old child with Down syndrome is brought to the clinic for his regular physical examination. The nurse knows which problem is frequently associated with Down syndrome? {Ans: most common examination is congenital heart disease}To assess the effectiveness of an analgesic administered to a 4-year-old, what intervention is best for the nurse to implement? {Ans: Use a happy-face/sad-face pain scale. -faces pain scale minimm of age 3 years old}The nurse is planning care for school-aged children at a community care center. Which activity is best for the children? {Ans: Playing follow-the-leader. erikson: industry vs inferiority achieve independence and productivity}The nurse is giving a liquid iron preparation to a 3-year-old child. Which technique should the nurse implement to engage the child's cooperation? {Ans: remember: iron causes staining of the teeth, allow the child to drink the a straw}When assessing a child with asthma, the nurse should expect intercostal retractions during {Ans: inspiration! inspiraiton causes show the presence of intercostal retractions}The nurse observes a 4-year-old boy in a daycare setting. Which behavior would the nurse consider normal for this child? {Ans: Demonstrates aggressiveness by boasting when telling a story.}