A 6-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department…
A 6-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department in severe respiratory distress. A diagnosis of bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is made and the infant is admitted to the pediatric unit. Which of the following would the nurse expect to be part of the infant’s plan of care?
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3. Calculate the total intake in mL for the following patient: The physician order strict intake and output for a client. The nurse is calculating intake and output at the end of her 0700 – 1500 shift. For breakfast served at 0800 the client receives: 12 ounces of 2% milk, 6 ounces of black coffee, 1 slice of toast and 4 ounces of gelatin. The client had intravenous fluid infusing at 50 mL/hour infusing at the start of the shift. The client vomited 150 mL after breakfast and the physician was notified. At 1100 the nurse increased the IV rate to 100 mL/hour. For lunch at 1200 the client received: 1 cup of apple juice, 16 ounces of coke, and 240mL of chicken broth. At 1230 the client vomited another 250 mL, the client also voided 400 mL at 1200. At 1400 the nurse administered intravenous Zofran mixed in 0.1 L of normal saline for nausea and vomiting.
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