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The Nurse on a Pediatric Unit Is Admitting a 6-Week-Old

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The nurse on a pediatric unit is admitting a 6-week-old infant. Symptoms include a wet daily diaper count of 10 to 12 a day, irritability, constipation, and dehydration. For which medical prescription does the nurse contact the physician?


A) Limit oral intake of water to 200 mL per shift.
B) Weigh diapers to measure 24-hour urine output.
C) Check urine-specific gravity every 8 hours.
D) Allow the mother to continue breastfeeding.

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