Pediatric Gastroenteritis

Pediatric Gastroenteritis Test bank Questions and AnswersPRIORITY Setting: Which Orders Do You Implement First and Why? Care Provider Orders: Order of Priority: Rationale: 1. Stool culture for rotavirus 2. Daily weight with strict I&O 3. Establish peripheral IV and start 0.9% NS @ 20 mL/kg bolus over 30-60 minutes, then maintenance of D5 0.9% NS @ 4 mL/kg/hour 4. NPO if vomiting-may advance small feedings of Pedialyte as tolerated if no vomiting 5. Acetaminophen 15 mg/kg PO/rectal e...