Which of the following should the nurse use to determine achievement of the expected outcome for an infant with severe diarrhea and a nursing diagnosis of Deficient fluid volume related to passage of profuse amounts of watery diarrhea?
a) Moist mucous membranes.
b) Passage of a soft, formed stool.
c) Absence of diarrhea for a 4-hour period.
d) Ability to tolerate intravenous fluids well.
Answer: a) Moist mucous membranes.
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