Of all of the following clients,the nurse recognizes that the individual who is most at risk for a fluid volume deficit is:
A) A 6-month-old learning to drink from a cup
B) A 12-year-old who is moderately active in 80° F weather
C) A 42-year-old with severe diarrhea
D) A 90-year-old with frequent headaches

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The client at greatest risk for a fluid volume deficit is the client who has severe diarrhea.Any condition that results in the loss of gastrointestinal (GI)fluids predisposes the client to dehydration and a variety of electrolyte disturbances.The very young are at risk for a fluid volume deficit because their body water loss is proportionately greater per kilogram of weight.A 12-year-old who is moderately active in warm weather will lose body water through sweating.The very old are at increased risk for fluid volume deficit as they have a decreased thirst sensation and a decreased number of filtering nephrons.

Of All of the Following Clients,the Nurse Recognizes That the Individual