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During a Physical Assessment, You Notice That the Child Exhibits

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During a physical assessment, you notice that the child exhibits multiple signs of dehydration, including skin turgor and abnormal respiratory pattern. If these findings are observed in combination with vomiting or diarrhea, which physical condition should you suspect?


A) Pending hypovolemic shock
B) Fluid deficit of 5% or greater
C) The patient is losing electrolytes faster than water
D) The patient is losing water faster than electrolytes

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