The nurse is working with a child who is dehydrated. When the nurse weighs the child and compares the weight obtained with the child's weight prior to the illness, there has been an 8% weight loss
This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is: a. mild c. severe
b. moderate d. life-threatening
B
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A Incorrect: This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is not mild.
B Correct: The nurse is working with a child who is dehydrated. When the nurse weighs the child and compares the weight obtained with the child's weight prior to the illness, there has been an 8% weight loss. This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is moderate.
C Incorrect: This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is not severe.
D Incorrect: This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is not life-threatening.
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