Restore normal sodium hemostasis 9. Total body water content of infants is less than that of adults. Fecal water losses account for a very small percent of total daily water losses. Water is readily absorbed from the GI tract. On admission, the child is noted to be lethargic, poorly responsive and appears severely dehydrated with sunken eyes, parched mucous membranes and poor skin turgor.
Respirations are deep and rapid.
The remainder of the exam reveals increased bowel sounds but nothing else abnormal.