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    RN HESI PAEDIATRICS Proctored Exam 2
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    A female infant recently admitted with vomiting and diarrhea now weighs 10 kg. Her weight at a previous well-baby visit was 11 kg. Which percentage of body weight loss for this infant should the nurse document in the electronic medical record?

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Percentage of Weight Loss = (Initial Weight - Current Weight) / Initial Weight × 100 Given: Initial Weight = 11 kg Current Weight = 10 kg Percentage of Weight Loss = (11 kg - 10 kg) / 11 kg × 100 = 1 / 11 × 100 ≈ 9.09%

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