Pediatric Emergencies
Pediatric Emergencies ( 20 Questions)
A 6-month-old infant is brought to the emergency room with signs of dehydration, sunken fontanelles, and decreased urine output. What is the priority nursing intervention?
Offering oral rehydration solution (ORS) may not be effective for severe dehydration in an infant who is unable to drink or tolerate oral fluids.
B. Administering intravenous fluids is the priority intervention for a severely dehydrated infant to restore fluid balance and prevent complications.
C. Monitoring vital signs is important but does not address the immediate need for fluid replacement in severe dehydration.
D. Obtaining a urine sample is not the priority; intravenous fluids should be initiated promptly in a severely dehydrated infant.
A. Offering oral rehydration solution (ORS) may not be effective for severe dehydration in an infant who is unable to drink or tolerate oral fluids.
B. Administering intravenous fluids is the priority intervention for a severely dehydrated infant to restore fluid balance and prevent complications.
C. Monitoring vital signs is important but does not address the immediate need for fluid replacement in severe dehydration.
D. Obtaining a urine sample is not the priority; intravenous fluids should be initiated promptly in a severely dehydrated infant.