Dehydration Assessment Methods and Symptoms
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What should be done if a child is breast-feeding and able to nurse?

  • Continue breast-feeding for maintenance requirements and supplement with Pedialyte (correct)
  • Stop nursing and switch to regular cow's milk formula
  • Switch immediately to soy-based formula
  • Increase cow's milk consumption
  • How should the maintenance fluids be adjusted if there are ongoing fluid losses?

  • Maintain the same amount of fluids
  • Increase the amount of maintenance fluids (correct)
  • Decrease the amount of maintenance fluids
  • Stop fluids temporarily
  • What should be done if a bottle-fed child experiences a marked increase in diarrhea upon returning to their usual cow's milk formula?

  • Increase the intake of cow's milk formula
  • Stop feeding the child completely
  • Switch to a soy-based formula or lactose-free formula (correct)
  • Add more Pedialyte to the diet
  • What is the suggested approach if a child is vomiting?

    <p>Give fluids in small amounts, one sip at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should daily maintenance fluids be adjusted based on body temperature above 37.5°C?

    <p>Increase by 12% for every degree Celsius above 37.5°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a parent do if they observe no urine output in their child?

    <p>Call the doctor immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are signs of overhydration in a child receiving IV fluids?

    <p>Jugular vein distention and periorbital swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What monitoring should be done for a child receiving IV fluids?

    <p>Hourly monitoring of IV rate and site of infusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a parent call the doctor concerning their child's hydration status?

    <p>If there is no improvement seen in the child’s hydration status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach if a child has tachypnea and dyspnea?

    <p>Seek immediate medical attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

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