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This is an 11-month-old male with a 2-day history of fussiness, increased nasal secretions, and cough. The baby is 24.3 lb. (11 kg). He was born at 34 weeks gestation and spent several weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit for poor feeding.

He is currently up to date on vaccinations and is meeting appropriate developmental milestones. The parents deny that he takes any medications at home.

Review H and P and flow sheet.

Select which assessment findings indicate that the baby has an increased fluid requirement. Select all that apply.

Temperature 103 °F (39.4 °C)

Blood pressure 89/51 mmHg

Respiratory rate 55 breaths/min

Copious, clear secretions from both nostrils

Oxygen saturation 95%

Wet diaper with 12 mL of urine

Heart rate 159 bpm

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,C,D,E

Fever increases fluid loss through perspiration.

Increased respiratory rate can lead to increased fluid loss through evaporation. Increased nasal secretions can result in fluid loss.

High oxygen flow can cause drying of the mucous membranes and increase fluid requirements.

The following findings do not necessarily indicate increased fluid requirements: Blood pressure alone does not indicate increased fluid requirements.

Oxygen saturation within the normal range does not indicate increased fluid requirements.

Although urine output is important to assess hydration status, 12 mL of urine may not necessarily indicate increased fluid requirements.

Heart rate alone does not indicate increased fluid requirements.

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Correct Answer is D

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A. Broad spectrum antibiotic. B. Regular insulin. C. Hydrocortisone. D. Potassium chloride.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The client with Addison's disease is experiencing weakness, confusion, and dehydration, which can be indicative of an adrenal crisis. The low sodium level (129 mEq/L) and low glucose level (54 mg/dl) further support this suspicion. An acute viral infection can trigger an adrenal crisis in individuals with Addison's disease.

Intravenous hydrocortisone, a glucocorticoid, is the treatment of choice for managing an adrenal crisis. It helps to replenish cortisol levels and stabilize the client's condition.

Hydrocortisone helps in restoring the body's stress response and regulating electrolyte and glucose levels.

A broad-spectrum antibiotic may be necessary if there is evidence of a bacterial infection, but it does not directly address the symptoms associated with Addison's disease.

Regular insulin is used for managing high blood glucose levels in conditions such as diabetes, but in this case, the client has low glucose levels, so insulin is not the appropriate intervention.

Potassium chloride is a medication used to treat low potassium levels (hypokalemia), but the client's potassium level is within the reference range (5.3 mEq/L). Therefore, potassium chloride is not indicated in this situation.

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