Na+, K+, Cl, Glucose- to check electrolyte levels since she has been vomiting and
having diarrhea.
CBC plus differential- high temperature could indicate infection
Urinalysis including Specific Urine Gravity and BUN, Cr to check kidney function
Blood cultures- to check for blood infection
Stools for O&P, C&S, C.diff
2. What is ORT, what solution do you use? Is it an effective method for
rehydration? When would you give ORT vs IV hydration? What teaching
would you go with parents regarding ORT administration?: ORT is a glucose
and electrolyte solution that utilizes a process for sodium absorption that remains
intact in the presence of infective diarrheas.
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