3 year old child has been diagnosed with moderate dehydration. Describe the compensatory mechanisms that explain these signs and symptoms seen in the child: HR 140 and BP 100/60 RR 32 and SpO2 99% Include in your answer how these signs and symptoms compare to expected findings in a well 3-year-old child.

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3 year old child has been diagnosed with moderate dehydration. Describe the compensatory mechanisms that explain these signs and symptoms seen in the child:

  • HR 140 and BP 100/60
  • RR 32 and SpO2 99%

Include in your answer how these signs and symptoms compare to expected findings in a well 3-year-old child.

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