Practice Question
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has gastroenteritis. The nurse compares the client’s condition from two days ago and today. Which of the following changes should the nurse report to the provider?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
The client is confused and appears weak.
Rationale:
🦠In a client with gastroenteritis, confusion and weakness are serious signs that can indicate severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, particularly hyponatremia.
🦠These changes affect cognitive and neuromuscular function, making it a priority finding that requires immediate provider notification.
🦠While dry mucosa is expected in dehydration, neurologic changes elevate the urgency.
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Answer Choices:
A. The client is confused and appears weak.
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C. The clients temperature is 37.4' C (99.3' F).
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. Ground beef
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Nutrition
- Answer Choices: 4