September 1, 2022
Case Study Topic: Pediatric diarrhea and Author: Mary Tiso RN, MS, CNL
(& stand-alone bow-tie) dehydration Community College of Baltimore
County
Case Summary
2- year- old seen in outpatient clinic for diarrhea. RN recognizes moderate dehydration and provides
oral rehydration and reevaluates client status.
Objectives
1. Perform a focused assessment on a pediatric client
2. Manage care for a client with fluid and electrolyte imbalance
3. Differentiate between mild, moderate, severe dehydration
4. Demonstrate understanding of standards of care for pediatric dehydration
5. Evaluate client intake and output and response to rehydration
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Case References
1. Ricci, S., Kyle, T., Carman, S. (2020). Maternity and Pediatric Nursing (4th edition). Wolters
Kluwer Health.
2. Canavan, A., Arant, B. (2009). Diagnosis and management of dehydration in children.
American Family Physicians, 80(7): 692-696. https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1001/p692.html
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