Summary
Summary ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has been diagnosed with rotavirus gastroenteritis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
This is a correct action. The nurse should administer oral rehydration solution as prescribed to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
This is a correct action. The nurse should monitor the child's weight and intake and output to assess fluid status and hydration level.
This is a correct action. The nurse should isolate the child from other children in the unit to prevent transmission of rotavirus, which is highly contagious.
This is an incorrect action. The nurse does not need to collect stool specimens for culture and sensitivity, because rotavirus gastroenteritis is diagnosed by antigen detection tests or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.
This is a correct action. The nurse should teach the parents about proper hand hygiene to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Choice A reason: This is a correct action. The nurse should administer oral rehydration solution as prescribed to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
Choice B reason: This is a correct action. The nurse should monitor the child's weight and intake and output to assess fluid status and hydration level.
Choice C reason: This is a correct action. The nurse should isolate the child from other children in the unit to prevent transmission of rotavirus, which is highly contagious.
Choice D reason: This is an incorrect action. The nurse does not need to collect stool specimens for culture and sensitivity, because rotavirus gastroenteritis is diagnosed by antigen detection tests or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.
Choice E reason: This is a correct action. The nurse should teach the parents about proper hand hygiene to prevent infection and cross-contamination.