A Nurse Is Performing an Admission Assessment on an Older

A nurse is performing an admission assessment on an older patient who presented with a high fever and cough, reduced oral intake for 3 days, and lower extremity weakness. The patient has sunken eyes, and the patient's skin turgor over the sternum is poor. The nurse suspects that the patient is dehydrated. Which of the following are indicators of dehydration in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Poor skin turgor over the sternum
B) Lower extremity weakness
C) High fever
D) Sunken eyes
E) Cough

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