What Is the Best Response for the Nurse to Give

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the best response for the nurse to give a parent about contacting the physician regarding an infant with diarrhea?

• A) "Call your pediatrician if the infant has not had a wet diaper for 6 hours."
• B) "The pediatrician should be contacted if the infant has two loose stools in an 8-hour period."
• C) "Call the doctor immediately if the infant has a temperature greater than 100° F."
• D) "Notify the pediatrician if the infant naps more than 2 hours."

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National Center for Health Statistics

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