ATI Nursing Care of Children Test 2024

ATI Nursing Care of Children Test 2024 Dehydration: Oral rehydration is attempted first for mild and moderate cases of dehydration. - ☐ Mild: 50 mL/kg rehydration fluid every 4 to 6 hr Moderate: 100 mL/kg rehydration fluid every 4 to 6 hr Replacement of diarrhea losses with 10 mL/kg each stool Dehydration: Monitor parenteral fluid therapy as prescribed - ☐ Implemented when a child is unable to drink enough oral fluids to correct fluid losses, and those who have severe dehydration or continued vomiting. Isotonic solution at 20 mL/kg IV bolus with possible repeat for isotonic and hypotonic dehydration. Hypertonic dehydration - Rapid fluid replacement is contraindicated because of the risk of cerebral edema. Administer maintenance IV fluids as prescribed. Avoid potassium replacement until kidney function is verified. Iron Deficiency Anemia: Dietary sources of iron - ☐ Infants - iron-fortified cereals and formula Older children - dried beans and lentils; peanut butter; green, leafy vegetables; iron-fortified breads and flour; poultry; and red meat Nutritional Needs of Infants who have Heart Failure - Encourage the child to eat foods high in potassium, such as bran cereals, potatoes, tomatoes, bananas, melons, oranges, and orange juice.