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Ati RN Pharmacology 2019 - Exam 3
Ati RN Pharmacology 2019 - Exam 3 ( 60 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?
Weight gain is not typically associated with fluid volume deficit; it's more indicative of fluid retention.
Oliguria refers to decreased urine output and can be a sign of fluid volume deficit.
Nausea can be caused by various factors, including gastrointestinal issues, but it's not a specific indicator of fluid volume deficit.
Headaches can have multiple causes and are not a direct sign of fluid volume deficit.
Choice A rationale:
Weight gain is not typically associated with fluid volume deficit; it's more indicative of fluid retention.
Choice B rationale:
Oliguria refers to decreased urine output and can be a sign of fluid volume deficit.
Choice C rationale:
Nausea can be caused by various factors, including gastrointestinal issues, but it's not a specific indicator of fluid volume deficit.
Choice D rationale:
Headaches can have multiple causes and are not a direct sign of fluid volume deficit.