The nurse is assessing a child who is dehydrated. The child begins to cry, but there are no tears. The nurse knows that the loss of the ability to produce tears indicates a fluid loss of at least what percent of the child's body weight?
a. 1% c. 8%
b. 5% d. 10%
B
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A Incorrect: The nurse knows that the loss of the ability to produce tears does not indicate a fluid loss of at least 1 percent of the child's body weight.
B Correct: The nurse is assessing a child who is dehydrated. The child begins to cry, but there are no tears. The nurse knows that the loss of the ability to produce tears indicates a fluid loss of at least 5 percent of the child's body weight
C Incorrect: The nurse knows that the loss of the ability to produce tears does not indicate a fluid loss of at least 8 percent of the child's body weight.
D Incorrect: The nurse knows that the loss of the ability to produce tears does not indicate a fluid loss of at least 10 percent of the child's body weight.
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