Author Question: An adolescent weighing 55 kg is admitted to the hospital experiencing a sickle cell crisis. ... (Read 78 times)

washai · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

An adolescent weighing 55 kg is admitted to the hospital experiencing a sickle cell crisis. Intravenous fluid therapy as well as increased oral fluids are ordered as part of his treatment plan.

Based on the understanding of the amount of fluids needed to promote hemodilution, the nurse would expect the adolescent to receive how much total fluid in 24 hours? __________ mL

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to an obese teenager. Which of the following interventions would be most likely to promote healthy weight in teenagers?

A) Make the focus of the program weight centered.
B) Begin directly advising children about their weight at age 6.
C) Focus physical activity on competitive sports and activities.
D) Obtain nutritional histories directly from the school-age child and adolescent.