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2020 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse’s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1. Risk of dehydration 2. Risk of kidney damage 3. Risk of stroke 4. Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high serum osmolali...

2020 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse’s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1. Risk of dehydration 2. Risk of kidney damage 3. Risk of stroke 4. Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high serum osmolali...

2020 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse’s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1. Risk of dehydration 2. Risk of kidney damage 3. Risk of stroke 4. Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high serum osmolali...

2020 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse’s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1. Risk of dehydration 2. Risk of kidney damage 3. Risk of stroke 4. Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high serum osmolali...

2020 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse’s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1. Risk of dehydration 2. Risk of kidney damage 3. Risk of stroke 4. Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high s...

2020 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse’s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1. Risk of dehydration 2. Risk of kidney damage 3. Risk of stroke 4. Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high serum osmolali...

2020 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse’s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1. Risk of dehydration 2. Risk of kidney damage 3. Risk of stroke 4. Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high serum osmolali...

Hover over the Patient Data items below to reveal important information, including Pro Tips and Example Questions. • Found: Indicates an item that you found. • Available: Indicates an item that is available to be found.A combination of open and closed questions will yield better patient data. The following details are facts of the patient's case. Chief Complaint • Finding: Established chief complaint • Finding: Reports comHistory of Present Illness • Finding: Asked about relevant heal...