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ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI Questions
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A 2 month old child with a fever of 101.76, appears toxic with poor color.
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The nurse is caring for a 2 month old child with a fever of 101.76.sampling for a complete blood count is necessary for diagnosing infection but is not as urgent as administering antibiotics in a toxic-appearing child.
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Rationale: The correct answer is B: Administer antibiotics as prescribed. Administering antibiotics promptly is crucial in a toxic-appearing child with a fever, as it helps treat the infection and prevent complications. Complete blood count (
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C) may provide further information but is not as urgent as starting antibiotics. Replacing fluids orally (
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A) can be beneficial but is not the priority in this scenario. Obtaining a urinalysis (
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D) may be helpful in specific cases but is not the immediate action needed for a toxic-appearing child with fever.
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