Assignment
A. Define and describe the three types of dehydration and potential causes.
B. Differentiate between mild, moderate, and severe dehydration.
C. What are different treatments for each type of dehydration based on the CDC guidelines and Up to Date?
D. Identify and demonstrate teaching strategies with the parent and child. [Be familiar with oral rehydration and diets for children with fluid and electrolyte imbalances.]
E. Research rotavirus. Who is primarily affected? What are the signs and symptoms? How is the virus transmitted? What is the treatment?
F. Are there any isolation precautions for rotavirus? If so, how long does the patient require isolation?
G. What are three ways to prevent the spread of rotavirus that you could teach to the parents of a pediatric patient?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.