A Client Has Had Frequent Watery Stools (Diarrhea) for an Extended

question 28

Multiple Choice

A client has had frequent watery stools (diarrhea) for an extended period of time. The client also has decreased skin turgor and dark urine. Based on these data, which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate?

• A) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements
• B) Deficient Fluid Volume
• C) Impaired Tissue Integrity
• D) Impaired Urinary Elimination

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain associated with decision making, cognitive behavior, personality expression, and moderating social behavior.

Parietal Cortex

Different neurons in this brain structure respond based on the desirability of different choices as predicted by the matching law.

Post Frontal Cortex

Likely a misnomer or incorrect term; possibly intended to refer to the prefrontal cortex, involved in decision-making and social behavior.

Punishment

A means of eliminating undesired behavior by using an aversive event that is contingent upon the occurrence of the inappropriate behavior.