A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Had

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who has had diarrhea for the past week. Which additional assessment finding will the nurse expect?

• A) Distended abdomen
• B) Decreased skin turgor
• C) Increased energy levels
• D) Elevated blood pressure

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Definitions:

Nervous system

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, central to controlling and coordinating body activities.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells, often referred to as the basic working units of the brain.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, helping the body to fight infections and diseases by recognizing antigens and producing antibodies.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell that helps the body fight infection by ingesting bacteria and debris.