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 blood pressure 88/50; pulse 185; temperature 98.8 F; respirations 24; oxygen saturation 98% on room air; 0/10 pain (Face scale). The nurse notes poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, and tearless cry. Which priority intervention should the nurse anticipate that the healthcare provider will order next?

A mother brings her 2-year-old child to the emergency depart…

A mother brings her 2-year-old child to the emergency department, reporting that the child suddenly began coughing, gagging, and drooling excessively. The child is now calm but has intermittent wheezing and a hoarse voice. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority action?

A 2-year-old boy presents to the clinic with a persistent co…

A 2-year-old boy presents to the clinic with a persistent cough, difficulty swallowing, and stridor that worsens when the child is lying down. The mother reports that these symptoms began abruptly during playtime. Mother thinks that her son swallowed a “lego”. What is the nurse’s priority action?