ATI RN Pediatric with NGN Practice Questions

The first step is to assess the childs vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, to determine the severity of dehydration.

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Use the Holliday-Segar method: 100 mL/kg for the first 10 kg, 50 mL/kg for the next 10 kg, and 20 mL/kg for each kg over 20 kg.

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Administer a short-acting bronchodilator, such as albuterol, to relieve bronchospasm and improve airway patency.

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Symptoms include fever lasting more than five days, rash, conjunctivitis, swollen lymph nodes, red and cracked lips, and swollen hands and feet.

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Administer oral iron supplements, encourage a diet rich in iron, and educate the family on the importance of adherence to treatment.

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Solid foods can be introduced around 6 months of age, starting with iron-fortified cereals and gradually adding pureed fruits and vegetables.

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Symptoms include ear pain, irritability, fever, pulling at the ear, and sometimes fluid drainage from the ear.

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Provide humidified air, administer corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, and monitor for signs of respiratory distress.

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