A Client in the Emergency Department Is Being Admitted for Fluid

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client in the emergency department is being admitted for fluid volume deficit.When preparing to assess this client,on which body system should the nurse focus to determine the cause of the imbalance?

• A) Cardiovascular
• B) Genitourinary
• C) Gastrointestinal
• D) Musculoskeletal

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A psychological tendency to approach situations in a certain way due to past experiences and problem-solving patterns.

Unnecessary Constraints

Limitations or restrictions that are not essential and might hinder problem solving or creativity by imposing additional, non-critical barriers.

Processing Speed

The pace at which individuals can perform cognitive tasks or process information, affecting learning and the ability to perform everyday tasks.

Working Memory

Working memory is a cognitive system with a limited capacity that is responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.