Fluids and Electrolytes Lesson 6: Fluid Imbalances Part A, Dehydration

The nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client diagnosed with a fluid volume deficit. The nurse should anticipate noting which assessment result for this client? a. Increase in potassium b. Decrease in serum creatinine c. Decrease in urine osmolality d. Increase in hemoglobin and hematocrit

d.

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with the diagnosis of renal dysfunction. What assessment findings indicate that the client is experiencing a fluid volume deficit?

Select all that apply.

a. Generalized edema

b. Decreased systolic blood pressure

c. Poor skin turgor

d. Altered mental status

e. b. Orthopnea

b.

c.

sdn

a;f