A nurse is providing interventions for a dehydrated child.
Select all appropriate nursing interventions from the following options (A-E).

Choice A rationale:

Administering oral rehydration solution (ORS) is a crucial nursing intervention for a dehydrated child.

ORS helps replenish the lost fluids and electrolytes, making it an effective treatment for dehydration.

Choice B rationale:

Keeping the child in a cold environment is not an appropriate intervention for a dehydrated child.

Dehydration is not related to room temperature, and maintaining a comfortable environment is important, but extreme cold could cause discomfort to the child.

Choice C rationale:

Monitoring the child's vital signs is an essential nursing intervention when caring for a dehydrated child.

Vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature, can provide important information about the child's condition and hydration status.

Regular monitoring helps in assessing the child's progress and identifying any worsening symptoms.

Choice D rationale:

Providing heavy meals at regular intervals is not an appropriate intervention for a dehydrated child.

As mentioned earlier, heavy meals can be difficult to digest and may worsen dehydration.

It is more important to focus on rehydration with fluids like ORS.

Choice E rationale:

Educating the child and caregivers about dehydration is an important nursing intervention.

Teaching them about the signs and symptoms of dehydration, the importance of ORS, and how to prevent it in the future is essential for the child's well-being and for preventing future episodes of dehydration.

Choice A rationale:

Lactated Ringer's solution is not contraindicated in cases of hyperkalemia.

This solution contains potassium in a relatively low concentration of 4 mEq/L, which is unlikely to significantly impact hyperkalemia.

Choice B rationale:

Lactated Ringer's solution can be contraindicated in cases of hypokalemia.

While it does contain potassium, the concentration is relatively low at 4 mEq/L.

In cases of severe hypokalemia, a more potassium-rich solution might be preferred.

Choice C rationale:

Lactated Ringer's solution can be used in cases of lower GI fluid loss.

It can help replace lost fluids and electrolytes effectively.

Choice D rationale:

Lactated Ringer's solution can be used in cases of upper GI fluid loss.

It helps restore lost fluids and electrolytes.

Choice E rationale:

Lactated Ringer's solution is not contraindicated in cases of lactic acidosis.

In fact, it contains lactate (28 mEq/L), which can be metabolized to bicarbonate and help correct acidosis.