What is the best response for the nurse to give a parent about contacting the physician regarding an infant with diarrhea?
a. "Call your pediatrician if the infant has not had a wet diaper for 6 hours."
b. "The pediatrician should be contacted if the infant has two loose stools in an
8-hour period."
c. "Call the doctor immediately if the infant has a temperature greater than 100° F."
d. "Notify the pediatrician if the infant naps more than 2 hours."
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A No urine output in 6 hours needs to be reported because it indicates dehydration.
B Two loose stools in 8 hours is not a serious concern. If blood is obvious in the
stool or the frequency increases to one bowel movement every hour for more
than 8 hours, the physician should be notified.
C A fever greater than 101° F should be reported to the infant's physician.
D It is normal for the infant who is not ill to nap for 2 hours. The infant who is ill
may nap longer than the typical amount.
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