Nursing School - Audio Review

Dehydration in Children 2


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4. Describe how to determine the severity of dehydration.

  • Weight change (in % or in mL/kg)
  • Signs and symptoms

 

5. Relate the extent of dehydration to thetherapy.

Fluid and electrolyte replacement

 

6. Describe the nursing problems most oftenseen in dehydrated children.

  • Fluid and Electrolytes:

-Fluid Volume Deficit

-Fluid and electrolytes imbalances

  • Nutrition: less than body requirements
  • Impaired skin integrity
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