Pathophysiology
What this means clinically
Canadian RN Apply metric temperatures and weight-based dosing frames. PICU step-down and ED items test triage with identical ABC logic to US. Immunization and infection control during RSV season appear as clustering themes. Connect Pediatric triage & dehydration to bedside cues you will reassess first: vitals trends, work of breathing, perfusion, mentation, and pain or ischemic equivalents when relevant. Boards reward recognizing when subtle instability outweighs reassurance, then selecting nursing actions that protect airway, circulation, and neurologic status before routine tasks.