While Performing an Integumentary Assessment on a 72-Year-Old Male Client,the

question 31

Multiple Choice

While performing an integumentary assessment on a 72-year-old male client,the nurse notes the presence of tenting.Which of the following actions is indicated by the nurse first?

• A)The nurse will need to notify the healthcare provider.
• B)The rate of the intravenous infusion will need to be increased to combat dehydration.
• C)A lung assessment will need to be performed.
• D)No action is indicated.

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