NURSING 2244C

Pediatric ambulatory care consists of well-child and preventive care and treating and managing acute and chronic health conditions. Nurses provide holistic care to the pediatric patient by synthesizing their nursing assessments with caregiver concerns. Nurses collaborate with the healthcare team to identify and address common pediatric health problems encountered in the ambulatory care setting.

CH 4 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Problems 1. The RN is admitting a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to an acute care unit. The client describes an oral intake of about 1400 mL/day. What is the RN's priority concern? 1 Ask the client about his or her bowel movements. . 2 Have the client complete a diet diary for the past 2 days. . 3 Instruct the client to increase oral intake to 2 to 3 L/day. . 4 Ask the client to describe his urine output.