A 4-month-old infant presents with vomiting over the last 12 hours. Which is a good assessment of hydration status?

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All of the options listed are valid methods to assess hydration status in infants. Skin turgor reflects the elasticity of the skin, which decreases with dehydration. Sunken fontanels can indicate dehydration, and the number of wet diapers provides a direct measure of fluid output compared to intake.

A 4-Month-Old Infant Presents with Vomiting Over the Last 12