Question

A 5-year-old client is diagnosed with rotavirus and has had 8 episodes of watery stools and 3 episodes of vomiting. The provider informs the parents the child has evidence of moderate dehydration. What are three (3) manifestations associated with moderate dehydration in this age range

Answer 1

Explanation:

After a physical examination of the child, some of the manifestations that lead the pediatrician or doctor to conclude that the child has had moderate dehydration are the following:

Sunken eyes and in case he is crying, the cry is without tears, dry oral mucosa, and recapillary time greater than 2 seconds.