A nurse is caring for an infant who is being treated for dehydration. Which of the following findings indicates the treatment is effective?

A. Routine activities such as daily baths are not typically pertinent information to include in a change-of-shift report unless they have a significant impact on the client's condition or care.

B. While vomiting after surgery may be noteworthy, the timing and amount of emesis

immediately after surgery may not be relevant to the client's current condition, especially if it was an isolated incident.

C. Flushing the IV with normal saline is a routine nursing intervention and may not be necessary to report unless there were specific concerns or complications related to the IV.

D. Pain relief is an important aspect of postoperative care and should be included in the report to ensure continuity of care and appropriate pain management for the client.

A.

A. Early decelerations are typically benign and occur in response to head compression during contractions. They mirror the uterine contractions and are not associated with fetal distress.

B. Fetal hypoxia is associated with variable or late decelerations, not early decelerations.

C. Abruptio placentae is a medical emergency characterized by premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, which can lead to late decelerations due to fetal hypoxia.

D. Postmaturity is a term used to describe a pregnancy that extends beyond 42 weeks gestation and is not directly related to fetal heart rate patterns during labor.