A nurse is caring for a 5 month old that was recently admitt…
A nurse is caring for a 5 month old that was recently admitted for acute gastroenteritis and dehydration. The patient has had frequent non-bloody loose/watery stools and difficulty with oral rehydration at home due to frequent vomiting. The infant has had no urine output in the last 8 hours, the infant is more lethargic, and the anterior fontanel is sunken. Recent lab work shows serum sodium is within normal limits. The nurse understands what is correct about this patient’s condition. (choose all that apply)
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