[Verified Answer]: You are the nurse caring for a 3-year-old…

You are the nurse caring for a 3-year-old client who was admitted to the hospital for gastroenteritis and dehydration. The child is having excessive diarrhea and febrile with a temperature of 101deg F for the past 3 days. The mother reports giving the child acetaminophen as directed by the pediatrician. The mother is also providing fluid replacement with a sports drink but the child refuses to drink much and states her stomach doesn’t feel good. 1 What manifestations would you anticipate for the pediatric client who has gastroenteritis and dehydration? 2 What additional questions would you ask the mother related to the pediatric client’s condition? 3 What additional assessment data should be obtained? 4 What laboratory results would you make a priority to monitor and why? 5 What is the priority nursing action for this client? 6 What potential isolation precaution should be anticipated? 7 What discharge teaching should be given to the mother?