About the intravenous fluid therapy

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Leslie, 4 years old, has been vomiting and has had diarrhea for 4 days. Both Leslie and her mother are very anxious about the intravenous (IV) fluid therapy that has been ordered.

Subjective Data

Complains of nausea.

Is unable to tolerate oral fluids.

Has not voided in 15 hours.

States that she is very scared of needles.

Objective Data

Vital signs: temp, 37.7º C; pulse, 125 bpm; resp, 30 breaths/min; blood pressure, 102/64 mm Hg

Capillary refill time: 3 to4 seconds

Mother is pacing in the room.

Leslie is sucking her thumb and will not make eye contact with staff members.

Questions:

1. What should Leslie's nurse notice about Leslie and her mother's body language?

2. How can Leslie's nurse establish a rapport with Leslie and her mother?

3. How can Leslie's nurse incorporate family-centered care in this situation?

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