A nurse sees a variety of patients in the community health clinic. Which of the following patients would be at the greatest risk of dehydration?
A) An 18-year-old basketball player with a stress fracture of the right foot
B) An infant with diarrhea
C) A 45-year-old with stomach flu
D) An elderly patient living alone
Ans: B
Feedback: Infants are particularly vulnerable for dehydration. They cannot drink on their own, and their kidneys are immature so they cannot concentrate urine efficiently. The elderly are also at risk, for dehydration, but the infant is at greater risk.
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