A nurse is caring for a toddler who has respiratory syncytial virus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. A child who has a forehead wound that is bleeding copiously: While bleeding wounds require attention, they are not immediately life-threatening compared to other injuries described.

B. A child who has a compound fracture of the femur and is crying in pain: While painful, a

femur fracture is not typically immediately life-threatening unless it is causing severe bleeding or compromising circulation.

C. A child who reports diplopia and nausea and was unconscious at the scene but is now awake:

These symptoms suggest potential head trauma and require urgent evaluation to assess for intracranial injuries.

D. A child who has several missing permanent teeth and a swollen, ecchymotic upper lip: These injuries, while concerning, are not immediately life-threatening compared to the potential head injury described in option C.

A. Routine activities such as daily baths are not typically pertinent information to include in a change-of-shift report unless they have a significant impact on the client's condition or care.

B. While vomiting after surgery may be noteworthy, the timing and amount of emesis

immediately after surgery may not be relevant to the client's current condition, especially if it was an isolated incident.

C. Flushing the IV with normal saline is a routine nursing intervention and may not be necessary to report unless there were specific concerns or complications related to the IV.

D. Pain relief is an important aspect of postoperative care and should be included in the report to ensure continuity of care and appropriate pain management for the client.