Nursing 105 Final Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions 2024
Nursing 105 Final Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions 2024 Clinical Manifestations for Dehydration - Correct Answer *Increased thirst *Dry mouth and swollen tongue *Weakness *Dizziness *Palpitations (feeling that the heart is jumping or pounding *Confusion *Sluggishness fainting *Decreased urine output *Changes in mental status *Kidney *Endocrine (poor regulation of sodium and potassium *Nausea *Vomiting Assesssment findings for Dehydration - Correct Answer *Pulmonary edema *Poor skin turgor (check for skin turgor on the chest and the forehead) *Weight loss *Reduced urine output *Cardiovascular changes (heart rate increases) *Respiratory changes (increased rate) *Peripheral pulses weak *Hypotension while standing *Kidney changes *Neurologic changes (confusion) *Neck Vein Distention Risk factors for dehydration - Correct Answer *Older adults are unable to obtain fluids without help *Older patients have less total body water than younger adults *Decreased thirst sensation *Diuretics *Antihype
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