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ATI Nur 223a Sect 4 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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3-month-old is 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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Based on this information, the nurse documents that the infant has:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Severe dehydration. The infant's presentation of dry mucous membranes, sunken fontanelle, and poor skin turgor are indicative of severe dehydration. This is a critical finding that requires immediate intervention to prevent complications. Failure to thrive (
A) refers to inadequate weight gain and growth, not dehydration. Malabsorption syndrome (
B) is characterized by difficulty absorbing nutrients, not dehydration. Risk for fluid volume deficit (
D) implies potential but does not confirm dehydration.
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