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HESI Case Study (Peds) Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the priority nursing action when a toddler with bronchiolitis shows increased work of breathing?✔✔ Place the child in an upright position to ease breathing.
How should a nurse assess hydration status in an infant with gastroenteritis?✔✔ Check for decreased urine output and sunken fontanel.
What is the best intervention to reduce fever in a child with otitis media?✔✔ Administer acetaminophen as prescribed.
A preschool child is admitted with croup. What immediate intervention helps relieve symptoms?✔✔ Provide humidified oxygen.
When caring for an infant with pyloric stenosis, what finding should the nurse expect?✔✔ Projectile vomiting after feeding. 1 / 2
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What is the best indicator of pain in a non-verbal infant?✔✔ Facial expression and crying pattern.
How should a nurse promote medication compliance in a school-aged child with asthma?✔✔ Use a spacer with inhalers and provide child-friendly teaching.
What is the priority action for a child with suspected epiglottitis?✔✔ Do not attempt to visualize the throat and call for immediate medical support.
Which finding indicates dehydration in a child with diarrhea?✔✔ Dry mucous membranes and poor skin turgor.
What intervention reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome?✔✔ Place the infant on their back to sleep.
How can a nurse support family coping when a child is newly diagnosed with leukemia?✔✔ Encourage open communication and provide resources for support.
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