The nurse is reviewing the vital signs of a child with cysti…
The nurse is reviewing the vital signs of a child with cystic fibrosis who is being admitted for treatment of pneumonia. Review the documented vital signs below. Select the vital signs that the nurse would report to the provider. Vital Signs Day 1 (Hospital Admission): Oral temperature 39.1° C (102.4° F) Heart rate 116/min Respiratory rate 32/min Blood pressure 102/60 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 95% on room air Pain: 0/10 Day 3: Oral temperature 38.1° C (100.6° F) Heart rate 128/min Respiratory rate 32/min Blood pressure 88/48 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 88% on room air Pain: 4/10 Select all that apply.
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A client presents to the urgent care setting with a purple, star-shaped sore on her right calf. She states felt a sting in the area while cleaning out an old shed in her yard earlier that week. She has been applying cold compresses and antihistamine lotion to the area but now it is hurting more. Based on the presentation of the client, which of the following conditions would the nurse consider?
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A nurse is preparing a 1-year-old child for a scheduled cardiac catheterization. During the pre-procedure assessment, the nurse notices that the child has a moderate diaper rash, redness, and irritation in the perineal area. What is the most appropriate nursing action before proceeding with the cardiac catheterization?
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