Which of the following are examples of insensible water loss ? Select all that apply.
A school-age client is admitted to the pediatric unit with…
A school-age client is admitted to the pediatric unit with dehydration. The following signs and symptoms support a nursing diagnosis of fluid volume deficit:
The nurse is assessing a client brought to the clinic with d…
The nurse is assessing a client brought to the clinic with diarrhea. The infant is lethargic and has dry mucous membranes. The nurse recognizes that mild dehydration is manifested by:
Which of the following does the nurse know is accurate when…
Which of the following does the nurse know is accurate when caring for a 10-month-old client with bronchiolitis due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
When calculating the 24-hour fluid requirement for a child w…
When calculating the 24-hour fluid requirement for a child weighing 23.4 kg, the nurse determines the child will require mL/day.
The child with dehydration requires 150% of the 24-hour flui…
The child with dehydration requires 150% of the 24-hour fluid requirement. The child’s weight is 14kg. Calculating this requirement, the child should receive mL/day.
Which of the following should the nurse teach parents about…
Which of the following should the nurse teach parents about administration of pancreatic enzymes to their child with cystic fibrosis?
A 2-year-old child with a tracheostomy suddenly becomes diap…
A 2-year-old child with a tracheostomy suddenly becomes diaphoretic, has increased heart rate, increased work of breathing, and decreased oxygen saturation level. Which of the following should be the nurse’s first action?
The nurse has been teaching a school-age client with asthma…
The nurse has been teaching a school-age client with asthma how to use a peak flow meter. Which client action indicates an accurate understanding of the technique?
Which breathing exercises should the nurse have an 3-year-ol…
Which breathing exercises should the nurse have an 3-year-old child with asthma do to increase her expiratory phase?