Author Question: A client is admitted with the diagnosis of fluid volume deficit. The nurse realizes that the most ... (Read 94 times)

mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client is admitted with the diagnosis of fluid volume deficit. The nurse realizes that the most important reason that the elderly are prone to fluid volume deficits is that:

1. it is difficult for people to drink fluids as they age.
2. the thirst mechanism in the medulla becomes less responsive with aging.
3. aging persons are more likely to experience urinary incontinence.
4. fluid loss increases with age.

Question 2

While tapping the facial nerve on the right side of a client's face, the nurse notes twitching on the same side. This assessment finding may indicate which electrolyte imbalance?

1. Hypomagnesemia
2. Hyponatremia
3. Hyperkalemia
4. Hypercalcemia