ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
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A 3-month-old admitted with severe diarrhea. Yesterday, the infant weighed 11 pounds (5 kg). Today, this infant weighs 9 pounds, 8 ounces (4.3 kg).
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A 3-month-old is admitted with severe diarrhea. Based on this information the nurse documents that the infant has:
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Severe dehydration. A 3-month-old with severe diarrhea is at high risk for dehydration due to fluid loss. Infants have higher water turnover rates and are more vulnerable to dehydration. Severe dehydration can lead to serious complications like electrolyte imbalances and hypovolemic shock. The other choices are incorrect because B, risk for fluid volume deficit, is not as severe as severe dehydration. C, failure to thrive, is a chronic condition related to poor growth rather than an acute issue like dehydration. D, malabsorption syndrome, may cause chronic diarrhea but is not specific to this scenario.
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