HESI Exam 2024

A 7-year old is admitted to the hospital with persistent vomiting, and a nasogastric tube attached to low intermittent suction is applied. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider? A. Shift intake of 640mL IV fluids plus 30mL PO ice chips B. Serum pH of 7.45 C. Gastric output of 100 mL in the last 8 hours D. Serum potassium of 3.0 mg/dL A child newly diagnosed with sickle cell anemia (SCA) is being discharged from the hospital. Which information is most important for the nurse to provide the parents prior to discharge? A. Instructions about how much fluid the child should drink daily. B. Signs of addiction to opioid pain medications C. Information about non-pharmaceutical pain relief measures