A nurse works on a pediatric oncology unit.After receiving report,which child should the nurse assess first?

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Patients on high-dose methotrexate need their urine pH to be higher than 7.0.This child needs the nurse's attention first.An IV with NaHCO₃ is common prior to receiving methotrexate.A urine specific gravity of £ 1.010 is required for children on chemotherapy.Pain would be an expected finding 2 days postoperatively,and should be treated,but not before the nurse assesses the other child.

A Nurse Works on a Pediatric Oncology Unit