HESI Pediatrics Exam | Nurselytic

The nurse begins collecting the medical history of a child when the child screams and tries to hide behind the parent, dropping a stuffed toy. What intervention should the nurse implement?

A child weighing 18 pounds has been prescribed amoxicillin at a dosage of 25 mg/kg/day. The medication is to be administered orally in two divided doses every 12 hours. The label on the bottle reads, “Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 400 mg per 5 mL.”. How many mL should the nurse administer for each dose? (Provide a numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

During a sports physical examination, a 15-year-old female expresses her desire for oral contraceptives. She mentions that she is sexually active and prefers not to inform her parents. What should be the nurse's course of action?

The nurse is educating the caregiver of a school-age child who has recently been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the caregiver's statements indicate that they have understood the education? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a child with hypoparathyroidism who exhibits a carpal spasm when pressure is applied to the upper arm. Which laboratory value should the nurse review?