The nurse notes that several students experience muscle weakness, dizziness, and increased heart rate after cross-country practice. Which action should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

a. Attend all sports events to ensure students are adequately hydrated
b. Discuss the need for athletes to have extra fluids with the physical education staff
c. Coordinate emergency personnel to be present during every cross-country practice
d. Arrange a special class for athletes to discuss good hydration and symptoms of dehydration
e. Include information about the symptoms and effects of altered fluid status in health class which is mandatory for all students


b. Discuss the need for athletes to have extra fluids with the physical education staff , d. Arrange a special class for athletes to discuss good hydration and symptoms of dehydration and e. Include information about the symptoms and effects of altered fluid status in health class which is mandatory for all students

Dehydration is a risk for athletes who participate in sports which include strenuous physical activity. Arranging a class for school athletes, including information for all students, and discussing fluid needs with the physical education staff would all be good interventions for the nurse. The nurse should not have to be present at all sports events. Emergency personnel does not need to be present for every practice session.
Dehydration is a risk for athletes who participate in sports which include strenuous physical activity. Arranging a class for school athletes, including information for all students, and discussing fluid needs with the physical education staff would all be good interventions for the nurse. The nurse should not have to be present at all sports events. Emergency personnel does not need to be present for every practice session.
Dehydration is a risk for athletes who participate in sports which include strenuous physical activity. Arranging a class for school athletes, including information for all students, and discussing fluid needs with the physical education staff would all be good interventions for the nurse. The nurse should not have to be present at all sports events. Emergency personnel does not need to be present for every practice session.

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