Multiple Choice
The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient brought to the emergency department for treatment for dehydration. The nurse assesses a respiratory rate of 26 breaths/minute, a heart rate of 110 beats/minute, a blood pressure of 86/50 mm Hg, and a temperature of 39.5° C. The patient becomes dizzy when transferred from the wheelchair to a bed. The nurse notes cool, clammy skin. Which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?
A) Fluid volume deficit (FVD)
B) Fluid volume excess (FVE)
C) Mild extracellular fluid (ECF) deficit
D) Renal failure
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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