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A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his mother. He is lethargic, with retractions and nasal flaring. He has a respiratory rate of 70/min, with warm extremities and brisk capillary refill. Which immediate life-threatening condition could this child's condition most likely progress to if left untreated? (Ans- Respiratory Failure You are evaluating a 10-year-old child who is febrile and tachycardic. The child's capillary refill time is 5 seconds. What parameter will determine if the child is in compensated shock? (Ans- Blood Pressure An 18-month-old has had vomiting and diarrhea for the past 2 days; the mother brings him to the emergency department because he is becoming more lethargic. What diagnostic test should you order first? (Ans- Blood Glucose You are caring for a 3-month-old boy with a 2-day history of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. His parents state that he has been sleeping much more. His heart rate is 190/min, temperature is 38.3°C (101°F), blood pressure is 59/29 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 70/min and shallow, and oxygen saturation is 94% on 100% oxygen. His capillary refill time is4 to 5 seconds, and he has mottled, cool extremities. The infant weighs 6 kg. 24. What assessment finding indicates that the infant has hypotensive shock?