Answer to Question 1
A
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A Correct: Children with an internal hemorrhage such as bleeding into the thoracic or peritoneal cavity will have the same signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock as a child with an external hemorrhage, except for one difference, which is weight loss with external hemorrhage and no weight loss with internal hemorrhage.
B Incorrect: Signs and symptoms common to both internal hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock include hypotension, bradycardia, weak peripheral pulses, and decreased urine output.
C Incorrect: Signs and symptoms common to both internal hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock include hypotension, bradycardia, weak peripheral pulses, and decreased urine output.
D Incorrect: Signs and symptoms common to both internal hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock include hypotension, bradycardia, weak peripheral pulses, and decreased urine output.
Answer to Question 2
B
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A Incorrect: This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is not mild.
B Correct: The nurse is working with a child who is dehydrated. When the nurse weighs the child and compares the weight obtained with the child's weight prior to the illness, there has been an 8 weight loss. This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is moderate.
C Incorrect: This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is not severe.
D Incorrect: This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is not life-threatening.