An Older Patient with a Colostomy Was Admitted for Weakness,nausea,vomiting,and

question 19

Multiple Choice

An older patient with a colostomy was admitted for weakness,nausea,vomiting,and loose stools.Which action should the nurse take first to determine the effectiveness of this patient's care?

• A) Weigh the patient.
• B) Measure urine specific gravity.
• C) Check a pulse oximetry reading.
• D) Determine the creatinine clearance.

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