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darbym82

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Which is the priority nursing assessment when providing care for an infant at risk for dehydration?
 
  1. Urine output
  2. Urine specific gravity
  3. Vital signs
  4. Daily weight

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Which rationale will the seasoned nurse share with the novice nurse regarding why the specific gravity for infants is lower than for older children?
 
  1. The infant has a greater body surface area.
  2. The infant has a higher basal metabolic rate.
  3. The infant has a greater percentage of body weight that is water.
  4. The infant's kidneys are less able to concentrate urine.
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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darbym82

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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