The Nurse Assesses an Infant for Possible Dehydration

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses an infant for possible dehydration.Which of the following findings would reveal dehydration? Select all that apply.

• A) Sunken eyes
• B) Excess urine output
• C) Inability to produce tears
• D) Urine specific gravity <1.035
• E) History of inadequate fluid intake
• F) Tongue with furrows and fissures

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Definitions:

White Matter

A component of the central nervous system consisting of glial cells and myelinated axons that facilitates communication between different brain regions.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of some neurons, enhancing the speed at which nerve signals travel.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, which acts as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that is responsible for carrying motor and sensory information both to and from the central nervous system.