A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has a prescription for clear liquids by mouth after a repair of an intussusception. Which of the following fluids should the nurse select for the infant?

Choice A reason: Hemorrhage is a potential issue for a child who has leukemia, as it is a condition that causes excessive bleeding, which can be caused by thrombocytopenia, coagulopathy, or bone marrow suppression. Leukemia can cause a low platelet count, which impairs the blood clotting process and increases the risk of bleeding from minor injuries, mucous membranes, or internal organs.

Choice B reason: Peripheral neuropathy is a potential issue for a child who has leukemia, as it is a condition that affects the nerves, which can be caused by chemotherapy, radiation, infection, or compression. Leukemia can cause nerve damage, which can result in numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the extremities, face, or trunk.

Choice C reason: Priapism is not a potential issue for a child who has leukemia, as it is a condition that causes a prolonged and painful erection of the penis, which can be caused by sickle cell disease, medication, trauma, or spinal cord injury. Leukemia does not affect the penis, but it can cause testicular pain, swelling, or masses due to leukemic infiltration.

Choice D reason: Tumor lysis syndrome is a potential issue for a child who has leukemia, as it is a condition that causes a rapid release of cellular contents into the bloodstream, which can be caused by chemotherapy, radiation, or spontaneous tumor breakdown. Tumor lysis syndrome can cause electrolyte imbalance, metabolic acidosis, renal failure, or cardiac arrhythmias.

Choice A reason: A 13% weight loss is not a finding of severe dehydration, but rather of moderate dehydration. Severe dehydration is characterized by a weight loss of more than 15%.

Choice B reason: A rapid pulse is a finding of severe dehydration, as the body tries to compensate for the fluid loss and maintain the blood pressure.

Choice C reason: A bulging anterior fontanel is not a finding of severe dehydration, but rather of increased intracranial pressure. A sunken anterior fontanel is a sign of severe dehydration, as the brain tissue loses water and shrinks.

Choice D reason: Moist mucous membranes are not a finding of severe dehydration, but rather of normal hydration. Dry mucous membranes are a sign of severe dehydration, as the body loses water and electrolytes.

Choice E reason: Decreased urine output is a finding of severe dehydration, as the kidneys try to conserve water and produce less urine. This can lead to renal failure if not corrected.