ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
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An infant who is dehydrated.
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A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an infant who is dehydrated. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
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Answer: D - Irritability
Rationale: Dehydration in infants can lead to irritability due to decreased fluid intake and electrolyte imbalance, causing discomfort and agitation. This is a common behavioral response in dehydrated infants. Tetany (
A) is not a typical finding in dehydration but may occur in severe electrolyte imbalances. A slow, bounding pulse (
B) is more indicative of fluid overload rather than dehydration. Decreased temperature (
C) is not a common finding in dehydration unless severe. Other choices are not directly related to dehydration in infants.
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