A nurse is taking care of four different pediatric clients. The client with the greatest risk for dehydration is the child
1. over 2 years of age with migraineheadaches.
2. under 2 years of age with tachypnea.
3. over 2 years of age with a brokenarm.
4. under 2 years of age with cellulitis ofthe left leg.
Answer:2
Rationale: The pediatric client with the greatest risk is under 2 years of age and with a condition that increases insensible fluid loss. The pediatric client with a chronic or acute condition that does not directly affect the GI or electrolyte system is at a lower risk than a client with a condition that increases insensible water loss—in this case,tachypnea.
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