When Caring for a Patient Having a Water Deprivation Test

question 2

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient having a water deprivation test, which assessment obtained by the nurse will be of most concern?

• A) The patient complains of intense thirst.
• B) The patient has a 5-lb weight loss.
• C) The patient feels dizzy when sitting up on the edge of the bed.
• D) The patient's urine osmolality does not change after ADH is given.

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Definitions:

Equivalent Annual Annuity

A financial calculus method for comparing the annualized cash flows of projects with different lifespans.

Initial Outlays

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Net Present Value

A financial measure that assesses an investment's profitability by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows throughout a certain timeframe.

Internal Rate of Return

The discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.