A 5-year-old child is admitted with diarrhea and vomiting fo…
A 5-year-old child is admitted with diarrhea and vomiting for the past 2 days. Vital signs are temperature 98.8 F; pulse 130 beats/minute; respirations 28 breaths/minute; blood pressure 100/66. The nurse notes capillary refill > 4 seconds, dry mucous membranes, and sunken eyes. Which priority interventions should the nurse perform next in this child’s care?