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

question 19

Multiple Choice

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?

• A)Distended neck veins
• B)Full bounding pulse
• C)Increased blood pressure
• D)Dry mucous membranes

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Definitions:

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections between a multitude of animal cell-types that permit the direct transfer of ions and small molecules.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized form of muscle tissue found only in the heart, characterized by interconnected cells that contract rhythmically to pump blood throughout the body.

Heart Wall

The muscle and tissue structure that comprises the outer layer of the heart, including the myocardium, the epicardium, and the endocardium.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized form of muscle tissue found only in the heart, characterized by interconnected cells that contract rhythmically and involuntarily to pump blood throughout the body.