A toddler presents with weight loss equal to 5% of body weight, delayed capillary refill, and urine output less than normal. According to pediatric dehydration criteria, this corresponds to:
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Correct answer: Mild dehydration
In children weight loss of ~4-6% corresponds to moderate; ~3-4% might be mild; 5% in a toddler is mild-moderate rather than severe.
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