ATI RN
ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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Infant who has severe dehydration from acute gastroenteritis.
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A nurse is admitting an infant who has severe dehydration from acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: 13% weight loss. Severe dehydration is characterized by significant weight loss, typically around 10-15%. This is due to the loss of fluids and electrolytes through vomiting and diarrhea. Bulging anterior fontanel (choice
B) is a sign of increased intracranial pressure, not dehydration. Bradypnea (choice
C) is slow breathing, which is not a typical finding in dehydration. A capillary refill of 3 seconds (choice
D) indicates poor peripheral perfusion but is not specific to dehydration.
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