BS Nursing Pediatric Health Nursing-II
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43. A 1-year-old infant is admitted with dehydration. The nurse notes weak, thready pulses, cool extremities, and a capillary refill time >3 seconds. What clinical urgency is indicated by these findings?

A. Mild dehydration.
B. Hypovolemic shock, requiring immediate fluid resuscitation.
C. Overhydration.
D. Normal circulatory status.

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  • Mild dehydration.
  • Hypovolemic shock, requiring immediate fluid resuscitation.
  • Overhydration.
  • Normal circulatory status.

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