A Nurse Is Evaluating a Client Who Is Being Treated

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse is evaluating a client who is being treated for dehydration.Which assessment result should the nurse correlate with a therapeutic response to the treatment plan?

• A) Increased respiratory rate from 12 breaths/min to 22 breaths/min
• B) Decreased skin turgor on the client's posterior hand and forehead
• C) Increased urine specific gravity from 1.012 to 1.030 g/mL
• D) Decreased orthostatic light-headedness and dizziness

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Definitions:

Hymen

A thin membrane partially covering the introitus prior to first intercourse or other breakage.

Urethral Meatus

The external opening of the urethra, through which urine exits the body from the urinary bladder.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in regulating the reproductive system.

Mons Veneris

The fatty area located over the pubic bone of females, also known as the pubic mound.