During an Assessment of a 20-Year-Old Patient with a 3-Day

question 41

Multiple Choice

During an assessment of a 20-year-old patient with a 3-day history of nausea and vomiting,the nurse notices dry mucosa and deep vertical fissures in the tongue.These findings are reflective of:

• A) dehydration.
• B) irritation by gastric juices.
• C) a normal oral assessment.
• D) side effects from nausea medication.

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