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
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 D
Explanation
A. Generalized joint discomfort is not commonly associated with contact dermatitis; this condition typically affects the skin locally rather than causing systemic joint symptoms.
B. Systemic symptoms such as elevated temperature are generally not expected with contact dermatitis, as it is usually a localized skin reaction.
C. Pruritus (itching) is a common symptom of contact dermatitis, so denial of pruritus would not be expected.
D. Contact dermatitis often occurs due to exposure to a skin irritant, making a report of such exposure a typical finding in the assessment.