A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department af…
A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department after 2 days of vomiting and diarrhea. The nurse notes the following assessment findings: Heart rate: 162 beats/min Blood pressure: 84/46 mm Hg Capillary refill: 5 seconds Skin: cool and mottled Urine output: 0.3 mL/kg/hr Which action should the nurse take first?
Read DetailsA 4 year old patient is admitted for 5 days of fever and ref…
A 4 year old patient is admitted for 5 days of fever and refusing to drink. Per parents the fever has been unresponsive to Tylenol and they also noticed the patient has red eyes and peeling hands. Upon assessment you notice the patient also has erythema on the palms of their hands and feet as well as their cheeks, throat, and tongue. Based on your assessment you anticipate the doctor to order the following treatment plan:
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