ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has gastroenteritis.
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Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of severe dehydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Sunken anterior fontanel. This finding indicates severe dehydration in infants due to decreased fluid volume in the body, causing the fontanel to appear sunken. Capillary refill time of 3 seconds (choice
A) is within normal limits. Weight loss of 5% (choice
C) can be seen in mild to moderate dehydration. Producing tears when crying (choice
D) is not a reliable indicator of hydration status.
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