ADDRESSING PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT

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Pediatric assessment

Here are some hints when an assessment is done:

- Record history from parent or guardian

- Document GCS, 

- check nutritional status and signs of dehydration
( sunken fontanels) 

- number of wet diapers in 24 hours

- check immunization status and any fever, cough 

In infants and small children, signs such as sunken

fontanels, sunken eyes and irritability may be caused
by dehydration.

Learn more about: The Immune System