An Elderly Patient Does Not Complain of Thirst

question 17

Multiple Choice

An elderly patient does not complain of thirst. Which information would the nurse evaluate to determine if the patient is dehydrated?

• A) Magnesium level
• B) Chest X-ray
• C) Urine osmolality
• D) Brain scan

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