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nevelica · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When administering intravenous (IV) fluids, the nurse ensures that the IV fluids are infusing as ordered to prevent dehydration in an adult. Dehydration can become lethal if the patient loses:

a. 5 of body fluid.
b. 10 of body fluid.
c. 15 of body fluid.
d. 20 of body fluid.

Question 2

The stage of family development that is considered to be the last stage of the life cycle is known as the:

a. expectant stage.
b. senescence stage.
c. establishment stage.
d. disengagement stage.

SamMuagrove · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
A loss of 20 of body fluid in an adult is fatal.

Answer to Question 2

B
The senescence stage is the last stage of the life cycle, which requires the individual to cope with a large range of changes. For the older adult the family unit continues to be a major source of satisfaction and pleasure. Most older adults prefer to live independently.