Exam 26: Infants, Children, and Adolescents

An adolescent male expresses concern to the nurse about their enlarged breast tissue. Which response should the nurse provide the client?

A parent asks the nurse when their child will have 20/20 vision. Which time frame should the nurse respond to the client with?

A parent asks the nurse when their baby's anterior fontanel will close. Which information should the nurse provide the parent?

The nurse is preparing to assess a 5-year-old child using Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Which stage should the nurse anticipate to use?

When reviewing a pediatric client's medical record, which should the nurse consider environmental factors that influence growth and development? Select all that apply.

According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which behaviors should the nurse expect when assessing a preschool-age client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to assess the reflexes of a 5-month-old infant. Which reflexes should the nurse anticipate to document? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to assess an adolescent. Which should the nurse recognize is a common finding?

The nurse is preparing to assess a child with acute gastroenteritis. Which question is the most important to ask the parent?

The nurse is assessing a child urine output. The child weighs 64 lbs. Which should the nurse identify as the minimal acceptable output? ________ ml/hr.

The nurse notes that a 3-year-old client has yellow-green nasal discharge. Which type of infection should the nurse suspect?

The nurse is preparing to assess the blood pressure of a young child. Which technique should the nurse use to assess the pressure?

The nurse assessing the musculoskeletal system of a 4-year-old child observes them rising to a standing position after being supine. Which finding should the nurse be concerned about?

The nurse is preparing to assess a child with exacerbated asthma. Which initial symptoms should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

Which parental statement reflects appropriate behavior for Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development?

The parent of a 2-day-old newborn expresses concern that their infant's head is misshapen. Which response should the nurse provide the parent?

The nurse is preparing to elicit the Babinski reflex on a 6-month-old infant. Which technique should the nurse use?

The nurse is preparing to assess the musculoskeletal system of a 9-month-old infant. Which finding should the nurse anticipate to include in the documentation?

The nurse is reviewing the common foods that cause an allergic reaction in children with a group of parents. Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to discuss growth and development with expectant parents. Which growth patterns should the nurse consider prior to discussing the information? Select all that apply.