A 6-year-old child presents to the emergency department with…

A 6-year-old child presents to the emergency department with a 2-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. The mother reports that the child has had a decreased oral intake and has been less active than usual. On examination, the child appears restless and irritable. The nurse measures the child’s vital signs and notes the following: pulse rate is 130 beats per minute, blood pressure is 85/55 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 30 breaths per minute, and urine output is decreased. The child’s weight is 8% below the recorded weight from a well-child visit 1 month ago. Based on the assessment data, the nurse recognizes which degree of dehydration the child is most likely experiencing?

A 9-year-old patient has undergone a cardiac catheterization…

A 9-year-old patient has undergone a cardiac catheterization and is being prepared for discharge.  The nurse is providing instructions to the parents about post-procedure care at home.  Which statement by the parents indicates that the teaching was successful?