A nurse is planning to insert a nasogastric tube

A 10-year-old who is receiving chemotherapy has received Odansetron ( Zofran) before this therapy session. About an hour later, the child tells the nurse that his mouth feels really dry. The child has urinated several times and his skin turgor is normal. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

2. After teaching the parents of a 6-year-old child about caring for a sprained wrist, which statement by the parents indicates the need for additional teaching?

3. A grandparents of a 3-month old infant asks the nurse what kind of toys they should purchase to have in their home when the infant grandchild comes to visit. Which should the nurse not recommend for purchase at this time?

4. After returning from cardiac catheterization, the nurse determines that the pulse distal to the catheter insertion site is weaker. The nurse should do which of the following?

5. When planning care for a child with ketoacidosis, which consideration is highest in priority?

6.The nurse is discussing the risks and benefits of vaccines with a family, and must secure signed, informed consent for the children to be immunized. The nurse emphasizes that which of the following reactions to vaccines is very rare?

7. A child with rhabdomyosarcoma is to undergo radiation therapy after surgical removal of the tumor. The parents should be taught to:

8. The parent of a child with AIDS tells the nurse they are confused about whether or not their child can be immunized The nurse would be most correct in advising these parents that there child with AIDS:

9. When discussing alopecia with a child who is receiving chemotherapy, the nurse should instruct the child and family:

10. A healthcare provider tells the nurse that a certain medication will be prescribed for a client. After the prescription is written, the nurse notes that the provider has prescribed another medication that sounds similar to the medication that the provider and nurse originally discussed. What action should the nurse implement? .

11. When caring for a17- year old athlete who is scheduled for a leg amputation for treatment of osteosarcoma, what should the nurse’s approach include: