A pediatric client is brought to the clinic. The mother of the child states that the child has "vomited twice and had diarrhea all morning". The child is 3 years old and weighs 35 lbs. The mother states that the child's weight was 37 lbs at the doctor's office last week. What actions does a nurse take next? Select all that apply.
A) The child has lost ~5% weight; give the child Pedialyte® and monitor.
B) The child has lost ~3% weight; call the health-care provider immediately.
C) The child has only vomited twice; give the child Pedialyte® and monitor.
D) The child has had diarrhea; give the child ginger ale to settle the stomach.
E) The child has had prolonged diarrhea; call the health-care provider now.
A) The child has lost ~5% weight; give the child Pedialyte® and monitor.
E) The child has had prolonged diarrhea; call the health-care provider now.
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