The home care nurse is visiting a 6-month-old infant with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).The nurse assesses the child for which signs of overhydration?

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Nurses must be alert to signs of overhydration in an infant with BPD such as changes in weight,electrolytes,output measurements,and urine specific gravity and signs of edema.Six-month-old infants gain around 4 to 5 oz a week.One pound in 1 week would indicate fluid retention.Serum sodium of 140 mEq/L and urine specific gravity of 1.008 are normal values and indicate adequate fluid balance.

The Home Care Nurse Is Visiting a 6-Month-Old Infant with Bronchopulmonary