The nurse is working with a child who is dehydrated. When the nurse weighs the child and compares the weight obtained with the child's weight prior to the illness, there has been an 8% weight loss. This weight loss means that this child's dehydration is:

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An 8% weight loss in a child due to dehydration is classified as moderate dehydration. Mild dehydration is typically a 3-5% weight loss, moderate is 6-9%, and severe is 10% or more.

The Nurse Is Working with a Child Who Is Dehydrated