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Fluid and Electrolytes Quiz

What is the greatest threat to a child that has been vomiting and having diarrhea ?

A. Fatigue due to dehydration

B. Seizure due to electrolyte imbalances

C. Hypovolemic shock due to hypotonic dehydration

D. Hypovolemic shock due to isotonic dehydration

Select your answer:
     


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Labs have been drawn to see if there has been any fluid and electrolyte imbalances in a child. What abnormality indicates a hypotonic dehydration?

A. Plasma Na 130-150 mEq/L

B. Plasma Na greater than 150 mEq/L

C. Serum Na less than 130 mEq/L

D. Plasma Na 140 mEq/L



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