When You Are Assessing a 9-Month-Old Boy Who Had a Fever

question 21

Multiple Choice

When you are assessing a 9-month-old boy who had a fever for the past two days, which of the following assessment findings would most strongly suggest that the fever has caused dehydration?

• A) Palpation of the anterior fontanelle reveals it to be bulging.
• B) The heart rate is at the high end of the normal range.
• C) Respirations are labored and rapid.
• D) The mother informs you that the baby is wetting very few diapers.

---

Definitions:

Obstruction

A blockage or impediment that prevents normal flow or movement within a bodily structure, such as intestines or blood vessels.

Retrovirus

A type of virus that inserts a copy of its RNA genome into the DNA of a host cell, thereby altering the host’s genetic information.

Staphylococcal Prostatitis

An inflammation of the prostate gland caused by infection with staphylococcal bacteria, leading to urinary tract symptoms and discomfort.

Acute

Acute refers to conditions or diseases that have a sudden onset and severe symptoms but are usually of short duration.