ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
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An 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: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Body weight. Monitoring body weight is the most reliable indicator of fluid loss in infants because any decrease in weight is likely due to fluid loss. This is important in assessing dehydration, a common concern in infants with vomiting and fever. Respiratory rate (
A) may increase with dehydration, but it is not as specific as changes in body weight. Blood pressure (
C) may be affected in severe dehydration but is not as reliable in detecting early fluid loss. Skin integrity (
D) can be affected by dehydration but is more related to skin turgor, which is subjective and not as precise as measuring body weight.
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