12. A 6 year-old is evaluated in the primary care provider’…
12. A 6 year-old is evaluated in the primary care provider’s office for complaints of a fever, cough, and runny nose. The patient is lethargic, confused, and has the following vital signs: 102.8 – 125 – 30 – 90/50 – 92% on room air. The patient is admitted to the pediatric unit of the hospital for influenza A and swelling of the brain and liver. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the parents?