An infant has had diarrhea for several days. What assessments will the nurse make to identify risks from the diarrhea?

Name: An infant has had diarrhea for several days. What assessments will the nurse make to identify risks from the diarrhea?
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Diarrhea can lead to dehydration, so assessing skin turgor (skin elasticity) can indicate if the infant is becoming dehydrated. Heart tones, lung sounds, and activity level may also be assessed, but they are not as directly related to the risks of diarrhea.

An Infant Has Had Diarrhea for Several Days