Question

A nurse assesses an older adult client who reports a 2 day history of vomiting and diarrhea. which findings will the nurse expect during the physical exam?

Answer 1

The correct answer is; Poor skin turgor.

Further Explanation:

Since the patient has been having complaints of vomiting and diarrhea for two days the patient could be dehydrated. The nurse will check the skin first because it will show if the patient has fluid loss.

If the skin goes back into place right away, the body is most likely not experiencing dehydration. However, when the skin is pulled away from body and doesn't go back into place right away and resume its correct position, the person is suffering from dehydration.

Dehydration can cause several effects on the person such as;

• Constipation
• Lethargy
• Headaches

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