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A nurse is assessing a client who reports taking a medication that causes increased urination resulting in dehydration for the past 3 days. Which findings should the nurse expect in a client who is dehydrated? (Select all that apply.)

Pale yellow urine

Poor skin turgor

Hypotension

Flat neck veins

Bradycardia

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Correct Answer : B,C,D

A. Pale yellow urine is typically associated with good hydration; dehydration would likely result in darker urine.

B. Poor skin turgor is a classic sign of dehydration, indicating a lack of adequate fluid in the tissues.

C. Hypotension (low blood pressure) can occur with dehydration due to decreased blood volume.

D. Flat neck veins may indicate a decrease in venous return due to low blood volume associated with dehydration.

E. Bradycardia (slow heart rate) is not typically a finding associated with dehydration; instead, dehydration often leads to tachycardia (increased heart rate) as the body attempts to compensate for low blood volume.

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Correct Answer is ["B","C","E"]

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A. The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used for high-pitched sounds, such as lung and normal heart sounds, not low-pitched sounds.

B. The binaural (earpieces) should fit snugly in the ears to ensure proper sound transmission and clarity.

C. Short tubing provides more accurate sounds by minimizing sound distortion, making it ideal for clinical use.

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E. The stethoscope works by blocking out environmental sounds to help the user focus on internal body sounds.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","E"]

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A. Erythema (redness) can occur at the site of a gout attack due to inflammation in the affected joint.

B. Hyperuricemia (elevated levels of uric acid in the blood) is a hallmark of gout, leading to the formation of urate crystals.

C. Pain is a prominent symptom of gout, particularly during an acute attack when joints become inflamed and tender.

D. Diarrhea is not a direct complication of gout; it is more associated with gastrointestinal issues or medications.

E. Edema (swelling) can occur in the affected joint due to inflammation associated with gout.

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