The presence of tachycardia in children:
A) commonly reflects an underlying cardiac pathology that requires emergent intervention.
B) often causes hypotension and is usually associated with a QRS complex greater than 0.08 seconds.
C) should be interpreted in the context of the pediatric assessment triangle and the primary assessment.
D) necessitates a 20-mL/kg bolus of an isotonic crystalloid solution until the cardiac rhythm is assessed.
Answer: C) should be interpreted in the context of the pediatric assessment triangle and the primary assessment.
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