In an infant, is represented best by decreased skin turgor, very dry mucous membranes, grey skin color, and oliguria. All of the above None of the above 4. An 8 month old girl is admitted with severe diarrhea lasting 2 days. She is weak and has no tears, dry mucous membranes, a sunken fontenelle, and moderately decreased turgor. On admission, the child is noted to be lethargic, poorly responsive and appears severely dehydrated with sunken eyes, depressed fontanel, dry mucous membranes and poor skin turgor.
Respirations are deep and rapid.
The remainder of the exam reveals increased bowel sounds but nothing else abnormal. A child has arrived at the emergency room in shock. Initial fluid therapy is aimed at helping support the circulation. Restore normal sodium hemostasis 9. Total body water content of infants is less than that of adults.