An Infant Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Poor

question 22

Multiple Choice

An infant is brought to the emergency department with poor skin turgor,sunken fontanel,lethargy,and tachycardia.This is suggestive of which condition?

• A) Overhydration
• B) Dehydration
• C) Sodium excess
• D) Calcium excess

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