A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has severe dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Encourage the client to ambulate in the hallway 1 hr before bedtime - While light exercise during the day can promote better sleep, exercising close to bedtime can actually disrupt sleep.

B. Tell the client to avoid drinking fluids 1 hr before bedtime - While limiting fluids close to bedtime can reduce nighttime awakenings to urinate, it may not directly address difficulty falling asleep.

C. Schedule routine care tasks during hours when the client is awake - This action ensures that the client can maximize restful sleep during the night by minimizing disruptions from care

activities.

D. Advise the client to leave the television in the room on when trying to fall asleep - Screen

time before bed can interfere with falling asleep due to the stimulating effect of light and content.

Rationale for A: Decreased reflexes can indicate hypokalemia, an adverse effect of loop diuretics. Loop diuretics increase the excretion of potassium, which can lead to low potassium levels, manifesting as muscle weakness and diminished reflexes.

Rationale for B: Weight gain, especially in the context of heart failure, suggests fluid retention rather than an adverse effect of a loop diuretic, which is expected to reduce fluid retention by promoting diuresis.

Rationale for C: Increased urinary output is an expected effect of loop diuretics, as they are used to remove excess fluid. This would not be considered an adverse effect unless it leads to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances.

Rationale for D: Jugular vein distention indicates fluid overload, which would suggest that the diuretic is not effective or that the heart failure is worsening. It is not a direct adverse effect of the medication itself.