Dehydration in infants and children
NCLEX-RN glossary · Health Promotion And Maintenance
Definition
A fluid volume deficit in pediatric clients that progresses to circulatory collapse more rapidly than in adults.
Dehydration in infants and children in plain English
The RN must prioritize early cues such as tachycardia and circulation changes before the late sign of hypotension occurs. A frequent error is waiting for a drop in blood pressure to occur before identifying the pediatric client as being in a state of severe dehydration.
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