You are called to evaluate an 8-month-old infant with a five-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. His mother states that the infant is "not acting right." On initial observation, you note a lethargic infant with mottled skin and no spontaneous movement. Respirations are 60, unlabored. Pulse is 170 and weak. Capillary refill is 4 seconds. Extremities are cool. The ECG shows a narrow complex
tachycardia P waves are visible, and the rhythm is slightly irregular. You should:
a. administer oxygen and transport.
b. cardiovert at 0.5 to 1 J/kg.
c. administer verapamil.
d. administer 20 mL/kg lactated Ringer's solution.
d
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a. different from b. the same as c. more current than d. more accurate than
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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