★ Fluid and Electrolytes Quiz
An infant came to the ER with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. The patient has lost a total of 6% of their body weight and is irritable, eyes are slightly sunken, and has a decreased amount of tears. What category and degree is this infants dehydration?
A. Mild, Isotonic
B. Severe, Hypotonic
C. Moderate, Hypertonic
D. Moderate, Isotonic
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What is the last to drop in a child with dehydration?
A. Wt. loss
B. BP
C. RR
D. Cap. refill
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