A 2-year-old is admitted to the ICU due to severe dehydration. The mother of the child is distraught and feels guilty that she took a long walk with her child in the sun earlier in the day
She said that she and the rest of the family had no issues with dehydration. What would be the best response for the nurse to give the mother?
A) Children his age should have limited sun exposure and should be covered with sunscreen.
B) The mother should regularly test the specific gravity of the child's urine to determine whether he is adequately hydrated.
C) Children are at increased risk for dehydration due to a higher percentage of total-body water.
D) The mother should look for taut skin and edema as signs of dehydration in her child.
C
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