What is a unique organization of characteristics that determines an individuals pattern of behavior?

An infant's birthweight is 7 pounds, 8 ounces. What can the nurse project the weight to be at 6 months?

What would the nurse further investigate when assessing patterns of growth in a child?

A mother reports that she and her husband have had one child together, but both have children from previous marriages living with them. The nurse will base the care planning on what family type?

The mother of a 7-mo old reports that the first lower central incisor has erupted. She asks the nurse, " how many teeth will he have by his first birthday?". The nurse explains that the infant will have _ teeth by 1 year of age.

At a well-baby visit, parents of a 6-mo old ask when to take the infant for their first dental visit. What is the nurses best response?

The nurse is planning anticipatory guidance for a caregiver of a preschool-age child. The nurse will explain that permanent teeth begin erupting at age:

A mother asks how much food should be offered to her 2 y/o. What is a good rule of thumb for serving size ( in tablespoons ) per year of age?

An assessment of a child's nutritional status reveals the child is alert, with shiny hair, firm gums, firm mucous membranes, and regular elimination. How would the child's nutritional status be described?

The nurse encourages a Puerto Rican family to bring food to a child because he is not eating the food served on his hospital tray. What can the nurse expect the child to eat?

The nurse observes that a 2 y/o is able to use a spoon steadily at mealtime. What does self-feeding help develop in the toddler?

What activity would the nurse choose to meet Erickson's developmental task of industry when caring for a 7 y/o?

What does the nurse recognize as an example of Piaget's concrete and operational thinking?

The nurse has discussed with a mother the process of the introducing solid foods to her 6 mo infant. What statement by the mother leads the nurse to determine that learning has taken place?

What is the best nursing action when an 8 y/o comes to the school nurse with his central incisor in his hand and reports he knocked his tooth out on the water fountain?

The mother of a 7 mo states "my baby is eating food now. Should I give him regular milk too?" What is the nurses best response?

When a small group of pre-school age children were playing house, each child was pretending to be a particular family member. What type of play does the nurse recognize these children are participating in?

When the nurse asks a 10 y/o Native American if he is ready to go to therapy, he does not answer immediately. How does the nurse interpret this response?

A mother tells the nurse " my 11 mo son is not as active as my other children were at this age. He is the youngest of four and the older children love to dote on him". Which factor is influencing this child's language development?

A mother tells her 4 y/o that the balls should be played with outside, and not inside the house. Why is the child likely to obey the rule?

What should the nurse avoid when demonstrating a bath procedure to parents of Vietname

What does the nurse calculate the BMI of an 8 y/o who is 48 in tall (1.2 meters) and weighs 100 lbs (45.4 kg) to be?

What toy is developmentally appropriate for the nurse to suggest to entertain a 5 y/o?

The nurse caring for a 4 y/o post-op patient instructs her to blow bubbles. What nursing intervention is the nurse most likely implementing by using this form of therapeutic play?

The mother of a 7 y/o pt asks the nurse about her child's sleep requirement. What is the most accurate response by the nurse?

How do children differ from adults?

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What approaches should the nurse suggest for introducing a toddler to new foods?

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What healthy snack foods would the school nurse suggest to a group of adolescents?

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The nurse suggests to the parents of an obese 10 y/o that they can use the Portion Plate for Kids placemat. How does this tool help with selection of portion sizes?

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An educational program is being presented to pediatric nurses on the relationship of play to childhood development. What info should be included in this presentation?

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Parents attending a well visit for their 11 y/o son verbalize concern over his computer use. When asked about it, the boy states " I play games for 1 hour a day" The nurse knows that the computer games can provide what opportunities to childhood development?

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