1 Day Of Vomiting in Pediatrics — 2yo Child | Pediatric Emergency | SMLE Q#17471
SMLE Question #17471
Pediatrics
Pediatric Emergency
Objective: OBJ-OPH-REFERRAL-001
Last updated: February 2026
A 2-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with 1 day of vomiting and watery diarrhea about 7 times per day. The child has poor oral intake and fewer wet diapers. On examination, the child is lethargic with very dry skin and mucous membranes, sunken eyes, and delayed capillary refill. Which classification best describes this child’s dehydration status?
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