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The Nurse Is Analyzing the Intake and Output Record for a Patient

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The nurse is analyzing the intake and output record for a patient being treated for dehydration. The patient weighs 176 lbs and had a 24-hour intake of 2,000 mL and urine output of 1,200 mL. Based on this data, which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate?


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Dispersal

The movement of individuals or seeds away from their area of origin or from high population density areas to new locations for breeding or growth.

Migration

The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another for breeding, feeding, or climate reasons.

Environmental Cues

Signals from the surrounding environment that trigger behavioral or physiological responses in organisms, such as changes in weather, availability of resources, or presence of predators.

Navigation

The process by which an organism determines its position and plans and executes movement through an environment.

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