A 3-Month-Old Infant Has Irritability, Facial Edema, a 1-Day History

A 3-month-old infant has irritability, facial edema, a 1-day history of diarrhea with adequate oral intake, and seizure activity.  During assessment, the parents state that they have recently been diluting formula to save money.  Which is the most likely cause for the infant's symptoms?

A) Hypernatremia due to diarrhea
B) Hypoglycemia due to dilute formula intake
C) Hypokalemia due to excess gastrointestinal output
D) Hyponatremia due to water intoxication

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