Which question does the nurse ask the client who has isotonic dehydration to determine a possible cause?*1 pointa. "Do you take diuretics, or 'water pills'?"b. "What do you normally eat over a day's time?"c. "How many bowel movements do you have daily?"d. "Have you been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus?"

During assessment of hydration status, the client tells the nurse that she usually drinks 3 quarts of liquids each day. Which question by the nurse is best?*1 pointa. "Do you usually drink liquids that are hot or cold?"b. "How much salt do you add to your food?"c. "What kinds of liquids do you usually drink?"d. "Do you drink fluids with meals or between meals?"

The nurse is collecting a nursing history from a client admitted with acute pyelonephritis. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask? A. “Have you noticed any blood in your urine?” B. “Have you experienced a decrease in your urinary output?” C. “Do you have pain when urinating?” D. “Do you find you are experiencing dribbling at the end of urinating?”

A client is being treated for dehydration. Which statement made by the client indicates understanding of this condition?*1 pointa. "I must drink a quart of water or other liquid each day."b. "I will weigh myself each morning before I eat or drink."c. "I will use a salt substitute when making and eating my meals."d. "I will not drink liquids after 6 PM so I won't have to get up at night."

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to note?

Which statement made by the older adult client alerts the nurse to assess specifically for fluid and electrolyte imbalances?*1 pointa. "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."