A Client Has Been Admitted for Acute Dehydration,secondary to Nausea

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client has been admitted for acute dehydration,secondary to nausea and diarrhea.When is the best time for the nurse to conduct this client's interview?

• A)As soon as the client arrives at the nursing unit
• B)After the client has been oriented to the room
• C)When the family is available to help
• D)After the client has been medicated

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Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms by regulating sleep-wake cycles.

Pacemaker

A pacemaker is a medical device implanted in the chest to help control abnormal heart rhythms by using electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate.

Hypothalamic Nucleus

A cluster of neurons in the hypothalamus involved in regulating various bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and hormonal secretion.

EEG Pattern

The characteristic electrical activity of the brain recorded with electrodes placed on the scalp, used in the diagnosis of neurological conditions.