A 3-Year-Old Child Is Lying in a Fetal Position

question 14

Multiple Choice

A 3-year-old child is lying in a fetal position.The child has pale skin,glassy eyes,and a flat affect.The child is irritable,and refuses food and fluids.The child's vital signs are a temperature of 40.1ºC (104.2ºF) ,pulse of 120/minute,and respirations of 28/minute.The best,most comprehensive description of this child's condition is:

• A)Toxic.
• B)Feverish.
• C)Flushed.
• D)Tired.

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Definitions:

Dichlorobutanoic Acid

An organic compound consisting of a four-carbon chain carboxylic acid with two chlorine atoms attached, used in various chemical syntheses and potentially as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals or pesticides.

Acidity

A measure of how many hydrogen ions are present in a solution, reflecting its capability to donate protons.

Increasing Order

A sequence arrangement from the lowest to the highest value, often used in chemistry to describe trends in properties or reactivities.

Acid-base Extractions

A technique in organic chemistry used to separate compounds based on their differences in solubility in acidic or basic environments.