An infant is brought to the emergency department with the following clinical manifestations: poor skin turgor,weight loss,lethargy,tachycardia,and tachypnea.This is suggestive of which situation?
A) Water excess
B) Sodium excess
C) Water depletion
D) Potassium excess

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These clinical manifestations indicate water depletion or dehydration.Edema and weight gain occur with water excess or overhydration.Sodium or potassium excess would not cause these symptoms.

An Infant Is Brought to the Emergency Department with the Following