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NR602 EXAM REVIEW AND FINAL GUIDE Week 5 Gastrointestinal Dehydration: oA common problem, increased risk of diarrhea oInfants and young children are at the highest risk oBody fluids make up ... 75% of an infant’s body weight oInfants/toddlers’ high ratio of surface area to weight equals more body loss through evaporation Diarrhea: oAcute diarrhea is typically caused by viruses, like rotavirus, bacteria, and parasites oRotavirus is common in infants between 3 and 15 months of age oChronic diarrhea can be caused by antibiotic treatment of another condition, poor absorption of starches and sugars, food allergies, laxative abuse in eating disorders, hyperthyroidism, or irritable bowel syndrome oIn acute cases, treatment is supportive and includes fluid and electrolyte replacement and/or antidiarrheals based on age; in chronic cases, treatment is specific to the underlying conditions [Show More]
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