A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has been diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse notes the following:

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When planning care for this client, the nurse should anticipate a provider's prescription for which of the following?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has been diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse notes the following:

When planning care for this client, the nurse should anticipate a provider's prescription for which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who was admitted with acute diarrhea and dehydration. Which of the following findings indicates that oral rehydration therapy has been effective?

A nurse is providing care to children on a general pediatric unit. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as a potential victim of abuse?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse notes the following findings:

1. capillary refill is greater than 4 seconds
2. peripheral pulses are rapid and weak,
3. guardian reports it has been over 12 hours since adolescent last voided and for the past 6 hours has not been able to retain any oral fluids,
4. respirations are deep and rapid, breath has an acetone odor to it.
5. Adolescent does ask for a drink and cries out that they are thirsty.
6. Bedside glucose monitor shows glucose is above 500 mg/dL.
7. Provider notified immediately.

09:00:

2 peripheral IVs were started in the antecubital space. Bloodwork drawn via left antecubital IV and sent STAT to laboratory. IV of 0.9% sodium chloride infusing in the right antecubital IV at 200 mL/hr. No edema or drainage at IV site. Placed on cardiac monitor and is transported to the PICU.

PICU

09:15:

14-year-old received from the emergency department for treatment of DKA. Guardian is present. Adolescent placed on cardiac monitor. IV fluid of 0.9% NaCl is infusing at 200 mL/hr in antecubital IV. No edema or drainage at IV site. Child is yelling for a drink of water. Explained that they are not able to have anything by mouth at this time. Kussmaul respirations and fruity smelling breath noted. Sinus tachycardia is noted on monitor. Laboratory called with results from the bloodwork. Provider is notified.

The nurse should anticipate the provider's prescriptions for this client to include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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