The nurse clarifies that a child who has isotonic dehydration has lost:
a. No fluids or electrolytes
b. More electrolytes than fluids
c. More fluids than electrolytes
d. Equal amounts of fluids and electrolytes
D
Isotonic dehydration occurs when the child has lost equal amounts of fluids and electrolytes.
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1. rhinitis. 2. viral pharyngitis. 3. sinusitis. 4. strep throat.
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