The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client Admitted to the Unit

question 50

Multiple Choice

The nurse is planning care for a client admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of dehydration. The client's lab values indicate a low level of serum sodium. Based on the assessment finding, the nurse determines that Risk for Electrolyte Imbalance is an appropriate nursing diagnosis. Which medical condition supports this nursing diagnosis?

• A)Isotonic dehydration
• B)Hydrostatic pressure
• C)Hypotonic dehydration
• D)Osmotic pressure

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