vSim for Nursing: Pediatric Case 3: Eva Madison

The nurse is obtaining a health history for a patient showing signs of dehydration. Which of the following are considered risk factors for dehydration? (select all that apply) - Excessive Burns Diabetic Ketoacidosis Vomiting The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old patient with a several-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. Which of the following signs would indicate that the patient is severely dehydrated? (select all that apply.) - Cool, mottled extremities Deeply sunken orbits The Nurse is caring for a preschool-aged patient admitted with dehydration. Which of the following measurements is the best indicator of fluid status in this patient? - Daily Weight A 5-year-old patient comes into the emergency room with a 3-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. The patient weighed 21.8 kg 1 month ago at a well-child checkup and now weighs 20.5 kg. The nurse knows that the patient would be classified as having which of the following levels of dehydration? - Moderate Dehydration A 5-year-old admitted with dehydration has an order for a urinalysis. What is the best and most appropriate way for the nurse to collect the urine specimen? - Midstream Clean Catch The nurse is preparing a 5-year-old pa