Which is the best nursing response 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.".
A
No urine output in 6 hours needs to be reported because it indicates dehydration. 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. A fever greater than 101°?F should be reported to the infant's physician. 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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