A mother brings her 10-month-old daughter into the clinic because of diarrhea that has lasted for 8 hours. Which are signs of dehydration that the nurse would expect to see in this infant?
a. Decreased respiration and pulse
b. Slight moisture on mucous membranes
c. Discoloration around the nail beds
d. Hypotension and concentrated urine
ANS: D
Signs of dehydration in infants include decreased urinary output and hypotension.
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