A Client in the Emergency Department Is Being Admitted with a Diagnosis

question 71

Multiple Choice

A client in the emergency department is being admitted with a diagnosis of fluid volume deficit. When preparing to assess this client, on which body system should the nurse focus to determine the cause of the imbalance?

• A)Cardiovascular
• B)Genitourinary
• C)Gastrointestinal
• D)Musculoskeletal

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