Question

A child presenting with vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days will present clinically with?

a. Tachycardia, dry mucous membranes and weight loss
b. Bradycardia, dry mucous membranes and absence of tears
c. None are correct
d. Sunken eyeballs and bradycardia

Answer 1

A child with vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days is likely to show signs of dehydration like tachycardia, dry mucous membranes, and weight loss.

Step-by-step explanation:

A child presenting with vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days is likely to exhibit clinical signs of dehydration due to the excessive loss of fluids and electrolytes. The correct clinical presentation would generally include tachycardia (due to the body's attempt to maintain blood pressure in the face of fluid loss), dry mucous membranes (indicative of dehydration), and weight loss (as a result of fluid loss). Additionally, other signs of dehydration may include sunken eyeballs, the absence of tears, and feeling dizzy upon standing due to lowered blood pressure.

Therefore, the right answer to this question would be a) Tachycardia, dry mucous membranes, and weight loss.