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NR 283 Week 1 Discussion: Anatomy and Physiology Review (Fluid Volume Deficit)
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Mrs. A’s baby girl, Baby C, who is 3 months old, has had severe watery diarrhea … by fever for 24 hours. She is apathetic and responds weakly to stimulation. The condition has been … as viral ga stroenteritis. List the major losses resulting from diarrhea and fever. List other signs or data t...

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Baby. C 3 months old, has severe watery diarrhea accompanied by fever for 24 hours. She is
apathetic and response weakly to stimulation. The condition has been diagnosed as viral
gastroenteritis.
1. List the major losses resulting from diarrhea and fever.
a. Loss of fluids and electrolytes like sodium and potassium and loss of base which
can lead to acid accumulation in the body.
b. Their pulse rate to provide the signal fluid loss and the rate of dehydration.
c. Losses can present as dehydration, confusion, irritability and increased respiratory
rate.
2. List other signs or data that would provide helpful information.
a. Pulse rate will provide the signal towards fluid loss, feeling fatigue.
b. Blood pressure
c. Decrease of skin elasticity
d. Increase of hematocrit
e. Oral cavity, lips become dry, increasing thirst.
3. Explain several reasons why infants become dehydrated quickly.
a. Infants lack significant fluid reserve as well as the ability to conserve the fluid
quickly.
b. Also they experience insensible water loss through their body surface as their
higher metabolic rate.
c. As well as the use of a concentrated formula in attempt to provide more nutrients
to a baby.
d. The environment temperature




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