Physiological AdaptationQuestion 234 of 2368
An infant has vomiting and diarrhea. Which finding best suggests dehydration?
- Crying with tears
- No wet diapers for three hours or more
- A wet diaper every two hours
- Bright, alert behavior
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Correct answer: No wet diapers for three hours or more
Dehydrated infants may cry without tears, be unusually sleepy or irritable, and have sunken eyes or fontanel. Few or no wet diapers is another sign.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Fluids and Electrolytes: Deficient Fluid Volume. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026