The Nurse Is Evaluating the Fluid Balance for a Client

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse is evaluating the fluid balance for a client admitted for hypovolemia associated with multiple draining wounds. Which of the following assessments is the most accurate to evaluate volume status in this client?

• A)Skin turgor
• B)Daily weight
• C)Presence of edema
• D)Hourly urine output

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Definitions:

Hypnotic Subjects

Individuals who undergo hypnosis and are responsive to suggestions made by the hypnotist.

Posthypnotic Amnesia

A condition in which individuals are unable to recall events or information that were encountered while they were in a state of hypnosis.

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Pertaining to or based on the theories and methods of psychoanalysis, especially in the context of psychotherapy that focuses on unconscious conflicts.

Sociocognitive Theorists

Researchers who emphasize the role of cognitive processes and social interactions in understanding behavior and personality.