The nurse informs the parent of an 18-month-old patient at the well-child visit that screening for an autism spectrum disorder at which time(s)?

At the current visit and at 24 months of age. Screening of normal, healthy pediatric patients for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is recommended at 18 months of age and again at 24 months of age. Additional or more frequent screening may be indicated if the patient has risk factors such as low birth weight, preterm birth, or a parent or sibling with an ASD, or if the pediatric patient begins displaying signs associated with ASD.

The nurse informs the parent of an 18-month-old patient at the we...

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The nurse reviewing the vaccination record of a 12-month-old infant expects the infant to have completed which vaccine series?

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The nurse is caring for a G3P0 female at 40 weeks estimated gestational age in the second stage of labor. The patient does not have an epidural in place. After how many hours does the nurse contact the provider to report a prolonged second stage of labor?

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The public health nurse encourages which individuals to receive the hepatitis A vaccine? Select all that apply.

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