An Infant Is Admitted to the Hospital with Severe Isotonic

question 37

Multiple Choice

An infant is admitted to the hospital with severe isotonic dehydration.In planning the infant's care,the nurse is aware the infant is at risk for:

• A) metabolic alkalosis.
• B) hypocalcemia.
• C) sepsis.
• D) shock.

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