Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1230 of 2368

The nurse is assessing an infant with diarrhea for dehydration. Which finding is a sign of dehydration?

  1. Increased heart rate with decreased blood pressure
  2. Decreased heart rate with increased blood pressure
  3. Increased number of wet diapers
  4. Bulging, tense fontanel
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Correct answer: Increased heart rate with decreased blood pressure

Dehydration causes a faster heart rate and lower blood pressure, and fewer wet diapers.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Gastrointestinal System. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026