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MrIsaac,a 24-Year-Old Client,has Had Vomiting and Diarrhea for 4 Days

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Mr.Isaac,a 24-year-old client,has had vomiting and diarrhea for 4 days due to a viral infection.The nurse is assessing Mr.Isaac's fluid balance.What physical assessment criteria would support a nursing diagnosis of fluid volume deficit?


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