A Client Has Gastroenteritis and Frequent Diarrhea

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client has gastroenteritis and frequent diarrhea. The nurse should assess the client for (Select all that apply)

• A) bradycardia.
• B) decrease in blood pressure.
• C) decrease in urine output.
• D) temperature of 96° F.
• E) tenting of skin.

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