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

question 26

Multiple Choice

During the assessment of a 20-year-old patient with a 3-day history of nausea and vomiting,the nurse notes the following: dry mucosa and deep fissures in the tongue.This finding is indicative of:

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

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