A Nurse Is Caring for Four Clients Who Are at Risk

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for four clients who are at risk for or who have an actual fluid volume deficit. Which client should the nurse assess first? The nurse should first assess the client who

• A) is confused and spits out oral foods/fluids.
• B) is on a tube-feeding running at 85 ml/hour.
• C) was admitted with polyuria.
• D) has diarrhea and now is restless.

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