An Older Adult with Gastroenteritis Is Disoriented and Weak and Has

question 23

Multiple Choice

An older adult with gastroenteritis is disoriented and weak and has the following laboratory test results: Hematocrit (Hct) 56% (normal 40%-51%)
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 32 mg/dL (normal 6-20 mg/dL)
Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse select for this patient?

• A)Risk for injury
• B)Excess fluid volume
• C)Deficient fluid volume
• D)Impaired skin integrity

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