NRNP 6541 Peds

2. Bowel obstruction 3. Urinary tract infection 4. Kidney stones - 4. Kidney stones 4) A child with a history of seizures arrives in the emergency department (ED) in status epilepticus. Which is the priority nursing action? 1. Take vital signs. 2. Establish an intravenous line. 3. Perform rapid neurologic assessment. 4. Maintain patent airway. - 4. Maintain patent airway. 5) The nurse is teaching a mother of a young child with a newly diagnosed seizure disorder. The child is prescribed valproic acid (Depakote) for control of seizures. Which parental statement indicates the need for further education? 1. "I will not use carbonated beverages to dilute his medication." 2. "I will give his medicine on an empty stomach so he will absorb it better." 3. "I will not let him chew his tablet." 4. "I will bring him to the physician's office for regular blood work to check bleeding times." - 2. "I will give his medicine on an empty stomach so he will absorb it better." 6) A young child admitted to the pediatric unit has fever, irritability, and vomiting with suspected bacterial meningitis. Which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) result should the nurse anticipate based on these data? 1. Decreased protein count