CanadaLaura

If there is a dosage that looks off I always double check with the doc, sometimes they have rationale for their dose, other times it is a mistake. For the fluids the above poster is correct. I also check to make sure they are urinating at least 1ml/kg/hr over a number of hours. If they are eating and drinking and their IV is at a low rate (or non-existent) I don't worry about fluid overloading. (Unless of course there is underlying pathology such as kidney or cardiac issues). Respiratory babies do better when they are not dehydrated.

Most hospitals are pretty diligent about isolating people with varicella as it is airborne. Where I work anyone who has chicken pox or varicella, or has been exposed, are placed in airborne precautions with a hepa-filter. That being said there are very few kids with chicken pox coming in to the hospital. I don't think your chances of coming into contact with varicella on a peds ward is any higher than if you go to the mall.