The patient tells the nurse, “I’ve had two children. I do not want to have any more. What can I do?” While you will discuss various options, which treatment best suits the patient’s needs based on the current information?

One week following a total hysterectomy, a patient presents to the emergency department with a temperature of 104° F, heart rate 118, blood pressure 100/68 mmHg, new onset confusion and delirium, and flushed, warm skin. On assessment, the patient has positive bowel sounds, the patient’s abdomen is soft and non-tender, she has mild to moderate subcostal and intercostal retractions, and her breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. The nurse anticipates which diagnosis?

The mother of the 7-week-old infant reports the baby has had fewer and fewer wet diapers and hasn’t stooled in 3 days despite having a ravenous appetite. The mother reports that the child has been vomiting with increasing force and volume over the past two weeks. The emesis just appears to be partially digested breastmilk and fluid. The infant appears well, but mucous membranes are dry, the child has a low-grade fever, and is tachycardic. Upon palpation of the abdomen, a small, olive-shaped mass is appreciated. A serum electrolyte panel reveals a sodium of 132, potassium of 2.7, chloride of 89, and a glucose of 92. The nurse performs which nursing action first?