A newborn who has remained in the hospital because the mother had a cesarean birth is to be tested for phenylketonuria (PKU) on the morning of discharge. What should the nurse explain to the mother about the purpose of PKU testing?

A newborn who has remained in the hospital because the mother had a cesarean birth is to be tested for phenylketonuria (PKU) on the morning of discharge. What should the nurse explain to the mother about the purpose of PKU testing?

The parent of a 9-month-old calls the ER because his child is choking on a marble. The parent asks how to help his child while awaiting Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Which is the nurse's best response?

Sarah was 5 weeks old when she was diagnosed with CF. Her mother had a close cousin who died of CF when she was 14 years old. Sarah's parents were sad and concerned about Sarah's current life expectancy. What is the nurse's best response?

Which symptom is NOT typically seen in children with heart failure?

A 7-month infant presented in emergency department with history of choking. On examination he is cyanosed. You are suspecting foreign body aspiration. What will be your immediate step in management?