Question:
The nurse is caring for a toddler with croup who has a continuous IV infusion of 0.225% sodium. The provider has ordered the child to receive an intermittent IV dose of prednisolone. Which additional assessment would the nurse perform before administering the prednisolone? The nurse is caring for a toddler with croup who has a continuous IV infusion of 0.225% sodium. The provider has ordered the child to receive an intermittent IV dose of prednisolone. Which additional assessment would the nurse perform before administering the prednisolone? Review the current white blood cell count Assess the color of the lips and nail beds Determine IV compatibility Obtain a pulse oximetry reading