Title: Module 3 Case Study - Worth 10 Points
Course: NUR 1411C Nursing for the Family Part 2 > Section: Module 3

Read the following case study information and reply to the questions below in a Word (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text (.rtf) file and upload it in this tool. This assignment is worth 10 points. Question point amounts are in parenthesis following the question.

Alex is a 13 month old who is admitted with dehydration and diarrhea. According to mother, Alex has been having up to 15 stools a day. His last weight diaper was late last night. Mother is concerned that Alex has lost weight and is refusing to eat. Alex is listless in mom's arms. Fontanel is depressed and his eyes are sunken and dark, no tears.

1. Define dehydration. (1)
2. What are the clinical manifestations of dehydration? (1)
3. How is severity of dehydration measured? (2)
4. What puts infants and young children at greater risk for severity of illness than older children? (2)
5. What is the most common cause of diarrhea in infants/children? (1)
6. Describe treatment for diarrhea/dehydration according to severity of illness. (2)

Mild/moderate:
Severe:

7. Describe dietary management. (1)