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Dehydration
Q. Look at the children below. Who do you think is dehydrated and needs to be hydrated? Select one you think is correct. Open
the Community to see their personal information if needed. Click
the graphics to view their photo.
a) Paula
Six-month-old Paula, who had several episodes of fever, diarrhoea and vomiting due to contaminated water before her admission.
b) Adam
Age unknown boy, who is very thin with loose skin and sunken eyes. He is clinically alert with no loss of appetite. He drinks
normally.
c) Ola
One year, one-month-old girl, who has pitting oedema and does not eat.
d) Sheema
Two-year-old Sheema, who is very thin with loose skin, sunken and dry eyes, and loss of appetite. She has no watery diarrhoea.
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Incorrect!
The correct answer is a) Paula. The others have no diarrhoea or vomiting, so they are not likely to be dehydrated.Please complete the question.
