ATI RN
ATI Nurs 335 Pediatrics Exam Questions
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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.
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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 because it directly reflects changes in fluid balance. When the body loses fluids, weight decreases. Monitoring body weight provides a quantitative measure of fluid loss or gain. Respiratory rate (
A) can be affected by various factors, blood pressure (
B) can fluctuate due to other reasons, and skin integrity (
D) may indicate dehydration but is not as reliable as body weight.
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