A 7-month-old infant is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis.What will be the nurses's priority goal of the infant's care?
A) Prevent fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
B) Prevent nutritional deficiency.
C) Prevent skin breakdown.
D) Prevent malabsorption.
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