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
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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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