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· Choose one question from below and discuss in depth. Your initial post should be around 350-400 words. Your responses should be substantial (new information, cited). You must use your textbook for one of the two required references on your initial post. References must be no older than 5 years and must comply with rubric requirements.

· Option 1: A 2-year-old child is brought into the urgent treatment clinic with persistent fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Consider the type of fluid and electrolyte losses this child is at risk for developing. Be specific about fluids lost through fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. What other clinical manifestations of fluid and electrolyte imbalances will you need to watch for?

· Option 2: A 92-year-old nursing home patient is brought into the emergency department with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC). Her fluid and electrolyte imbalances are at a critical level. Consider the types of fluid and electrolyte imbalances she may have and what kinds of clinical manifestations due to these imbalances that you are likely to see?