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HESI PN PEDIATRICS PROCTORED EXAM
VERSION 11
The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with tonsillitis caused by group A ß-hemolytic streptococci about the importance of compliance with antibiotic therapy. What teaching regarding this infection is important to share with the parents?
- Teach parents to administer antibiotics for the full course of treatment even if the infant is feeling
better.
A child was sent home from school with head lice. The child's mother has called the help line nurse for guidance. What are three (3) measures the nurse will inform the mother about to address the infestation of pediculosis capitis?
- 1% permethrin shampoo spinosa 0.9% topical suspension , remove nits with a nit comb, repeat in 7
days after shampoo treatment, wash clothing and bedding in hot water, for difficult cases use malathion 0.5%, bag and seal items that cannot be washed into a tightly sealed bag for 14 days, boil combs, brushes, and hair accessories for 10 minutes.
What are the expected physical growth mile markers for a 6 months infant?
- Rolls from back to front, holds bottle, begins to sit without support
What are the common causes of iron deficiency anemia and which children are at risk?
- Lack of iron intake and excessive milk intake. Children who are at risk are pre term or low birth
weight infants and formula fed infants.
A nurse is caring for a client with glomerulonephritis. What interventions regarding nutritional intake and restrictions should be taken?
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