The Nurse Is Performing Routine Assessments on Five Hospitalized Clients

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing routine assessments on five hospitalized clients. Which clients does the nurse expect to exhibit poor skin turgor?

• A) The client had an open appendectomy 2 days ago.
• B) The client was admitted with severe nausea and vomiting.
• C) The client has lost 16 pounds during the last 30 days.
• D) The client has had a high fever during the last four days and was admitted through the Emergency Department last night.
• E) The client was admitted this morning with a severe migraine.

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