[Answered]: A nurse on a pediatric unit has received…

A nurse on a pediatric unit has received change-of-shift report for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse assess first? A A 6-month-old infant who has croup and an O2 saturation of 92% on room air B A 15-year-old adolescent who is 2 hr postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation of the left ankle and is requesting pain medication C A 3-year-old toddler who has gastroenteritis, moderate dehydration, and had two loose bowel movements over the past 24 hr D A 10-year-old child who is awaiting surgery for an appendectomy and experienced sudden relief from pain