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MED SURG NURSING 706 The nurse observes skin tenting on the back of the older adult client's hand. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Notify the physician. b. Examine dependent bod... y areas. c. Assess turgor on the client's forehead. d. Document the finding and continue to monitor. C The client is taking a medication that inhibits aldosterone secretion and release. The nurse assesses for what potential complication? a. Fluid retention b. Hyperkalemia c. Hyponatremia d. Hypervolemia B Which assessment does the nurse use to determine the adequacy of circulation in a client whose blood osmolarity is 250 mOsm/L? a. Measuring urine output b. Measuring abdominal girth c. Monitoring fluid intake d. Comparing radial versus apical pulses A Which statement made by the older adult client alerts the nurse to assess specifically for fluid and electrolyte imbalances? a. "My skin is always so dry, especially here in the Southwest." b. "I often use a glycerin suppository for constipation." c. "I don't drink liquids after 5 PM so I don't have to get up at night." d. "In addition to coffee, I drink at least one glass of water with each meal." C A client has been taught to restrict dietary sodium. Which food selection by the client indicates to the nurse that teaching has [Show More]
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