An Older Adult Does Not Complain of Thirst

question 6

Multiple Choice

An older adult does not complain of thirst. What should the nurse do to assess whether this person is dehydrated?

• A)Check pupillary reactions.
• B)Assess the urine-specific gravity.
• C)Assess deep tendon reflexes.
• D)Check for compensatory changes in respirations.

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Definitions:

Reversible Figure-ground

A visual perception phenomenon where an image can be seen in more than one way, depending on which element (figure) is perceived as the focus and which as the background.

Perception

The interpretation of sensory information in order to represent and understand the environment.

Stimulus Pattern

A specific arrangement of sensory inputs that is recognized by the brain and elicits a particular response.

Relative Height

A concept in visual perception referring to the way objects are viewed in relation to their surroundings, indicating depth and distance.