A Patient Is Admitted with Copious Diarrhea

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with copious diarrhea.The patient is dizzy when standing,and skin assessment reveals abrasions around the perianal area.What assessment finding demonstrates that goals for the priority nursing diagnosis have been met?

• A)Perianal skin abrasions are smaller in size.
• B)Patient does not fall while hospitalized.
• C)Patient sits up without dizziness.
• D)Patient is able to tolerate oral fluids.

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