Place the Following Individuals in Order (1-4)related to Their Risk

question 4

Multiple Choice

Place the following individuals in order (1-4) related to their risk for dehydration,ranking from highest to lowest.

• A) ___ A 28-year-old patient who is nothing by mouth (NPO) prior to an endoscopy
• B) ___ An 8-year-old patient who has had diarrhea for 16 hours
• C) ___ A 64-year-old patient who is taking potassium supplements
• D) ___ A 72-year-old patient who has had a fever and anorexia for 48 hours

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