ATI RN
ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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Infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature.
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A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of fluid loss?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Body weight. Body weight is the most reliable indicator of fluid loss in infants because weight loss directly reflects fluid loss. Infants are more susceptible to dehydration due to their smaller body size and higher percentage of body water. Monitoring body weight regularly can provide a quantitative measure of fluid loss. Blood pressure (
A) may not be an accurate indicator in infants, as their blood pressure can be affected by various factors. Respiratory rate (
B) may increase with dehydration, but it is not as specific as body weight. Skin integrity (
D) can be affected by factors other than fluid loss.
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