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Scenario: A 72-year-old patient arrives at the emergency dep…

Posted byAnonymous March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

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Scenаriо: A 72-yeаr-оld pаtient arrives at the emergency department accоmpanied by a family member. The family reports the patient has had vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days and has had very little fluid intake. The patient states feeling extremely weak and dizzy when standing. Assessment Findings Dry mucous membranes Poor skin turgor Blood pressure: 90/58 mmHg Heart rate: 112 bpm Respiratory rate: 22/min Temperature: 37.8°C (100°F) Urine output: 15 mL/hr. Dark concentrated urine Weight loss: 2 kg in 48 hours Laboratory Results Lab Result Normal Sodium 150 mEq/L 135–145 Potassium 3.1 mEq/L 3.5–5.0 BUN 32 mg/dL 7–20 Creatinine 1.6 mg/dL 0.6–1.3 ABG pH: 7.48 PaCO₂: 34 mmHg HCO₃: 24 mEq/L Which findings support the nurse’s suspicion of dehydration? Select all that apply.  

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