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Title: The nurse is assessing an infant brought to the clinic because of diarrhea. The Post by: colleen on Oct 11, 2012 The nurse is assessing an infant brought to the clinic because of diarrhea. The infant is alert but has dry mucous membranes. Which other sign indicates the infant is still in the early or mild stage of dehydration?
1. Tachycardia. 2. Bradycardia. 3. Increased blood pressure. 4. Decreased blood pressure. Title: Re: The nurse is assessing an infant brought to the clinic because of diarrhea. The Post by: bio_man on Oct 15, 2012 1... Tachycardia is a sign that indicates mild dehydration. Bradycardia and increased blood pressure are not signs of dehydration. Decreased blood pressure is not a sign of mild dehydration. Decreased blood pressure indicates moderate to severe dehydration.
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