An Elderly Patient Does Not Complain of Thirst

question 31

Multiple Choice

An elderly patient does not complain of thirst. What should the nurse do to assess that this patient is not dehydrated?

• A)Ask the physician for an order to begin intravenous fluid replacement.
• B)Ask the physician to order a chest x-ray.
• C)Assess the urine for osmolality.
• D)Ask the physician for an order for a brain scan.

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