Which findings would the nurse expect when assessing a client who is dehydrated?The client would also exhibit weight loss, sunken eyes, poor skin turgor, flat neck and peripheral veins, tachycardia, and a low blood pressure. The client who is dehydrated would not have bilateral crackles in the lungs because these are signs of fluid overload and an unrelated finding of dehydration.
When a patient is admitted with dehydration which intervention?Severe dehydration should be treated with intravenous fluids until the patient is stabilized (i.e., circulating blood volume is restored). Treatment should include 20 mL per kg of isotonic crystalloid (normal saline or lactated Ringer solution) over 10 to 15 minutes.
Who among the following clients is most prone to dehydration?Who is at risk for dehydration?. Older adults. ... . Infants and young children, who are more likely to have diarrhea or vomiting.. People with chronic illnesses that cause them to urinate or sweat more often, such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, or kidney problems.. People who take medicines that cause them to urinate or sweat more.. Which manifestation would the nurse expect to find in a patient with fluid volume deficit?Decreased blood pressure with an elevated heart rate and a weak or thready pulse are hallmark signs of fluid volume deficit. Systolic blood pressure less than 100 mm Hg in adults, unless other parameters are provided, should be reported to the health care provider.
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