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Dehydration
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dehydration | Loss of water or lack of water intake. |
| Types: Isotonic | Electrolyte and water deficits. Loss of salt and water. |
| Hypotonic | Electrolyte loss exceeds the water deficits. Loss of salt than water. |
| Hypertonic | Water loss exceeds the electrolyte deficits. Loss of water than salt. |
| DX studies | Skin changes, abnormal respiratory patterns, weight changes, sunken fontanels and eyeballs, increased heart rate and lethargy/irritable. |
| Management: | Oral & Parental feedings. |