Nursing Care for the Child who is Experiencing Dehydration • Maternal-Child Nursing, Chapter 40 • Nursing Fundamentals: Fluid & Electrolytes 2023/2024

Nursing Care for the Child who is Experiencing Dehydration • Maternal-Child Nursing, Chapter 40 • Nursing Fundamentals: Fluid & Electrolytes 2023/2024. DOWNLOAD on www.hackedexams.com INSTANTLY. • Pediatric Differences • Infants: • Higher % of water in ECF; infants can lose fluids = to their ECF within 2 to 3 days. • Less able to concentrate urine b/c of immature renal function. • Higher rate of peristalsis than other children. • Immature lower esophageal sphincter, making them more pron...