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In infants with hypernatraemic dehydration presents with all of the following except

A
Depressed anterior fontanelle
B
Dry tongue
C
Altered consciousness
D
Thread feeble pulse
High-Yield Explanation
Specific causes of hypernatremiainclude: Dehydration or a loss of body fluids from prolonged vomiting, diarrhea, sweating or high fevers. Dehydration from not drinking enough water. Drugs such as steroids, licorice, and ceain blood pressure lowering medicines. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition nutrition Chapter

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