A 4 year old child with severe gastroenteritis experienced prolonged nausea and vomiting. Which of the following clinical signs would indicate she had a fluid deficit?
A. Respiration rate of 12 bpm
B. Blood pressure of 100/65 mmHg
C. Heart rate of 150 bpm
D. Capillary refill of 0.4 seconds
Answer:A
A 4 year old child with severe gastroenteritis experienced prolonged nausea and vomiting. Which of the following clinical signs would indicate she had a fluid deficit?
A. Respiration rate of 12 bpm B. Blood pressure of 100/65 mmHg C. Heart rate of 150 bpm D. Capillary refill of 0.4 seconds