On the second day of hospitalization for a 3-month-old brought in for treatment for gastroenteritis, the nurse makes all of the assessments listed below. Which assessment finding indicates ineffectiveness of treatment?
a. Weight loss of 4 ounces
b. Dry mucous membranes
c. Decreased skin turgor
d. Depressed fontanelle
ANS: A
Weight loss is the most significant indicator of dehydration because an infant's weight comprises 77% water.
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