Which manifestation would the nurse expect to find in a patient with fluid volume deficit?
A) Postural hypotension
B) Taut skin
C) Low urine specific gravity
D) Weight gain
A) Postural hypotension
Explanation: A) Clinical manifestations of fluid volume deficit include decreased systolic blood pressure, postural hypotension, increased heart rate, decreased pulse amplitude, flat jugular veins, lack of edema, poor skin turgor, low urine output, concentrated urine, high urine specific gravity, and weight loss.
B) Clinical manifestations of fluid volume deficit include decreased systolic blood pressure, postural hypotension, increased heart rate, decreased pulse amplitude, flat jugular veins, lack of edema, poor skin turgor, low urine output, concentrated urine, high urine specific gravity, and weight loss.
C) Clinical manifestations of fluid volume deficit include decreased systolic blood pressure, postural hypotension, increased heart rate, decreased pulse amplitude, flat jugular veins, lack of edema, poor skin turgor, low urine output, concentrated urine, high urine specific gravity, and weight loss.
D) Clinical manifestations of fluid volume deficit include decreased systolic blood pressure, postural hypotension, increased heart rate, decreased pulse amplitude, flat jugular veins, lack of edema, poor skin turgor, low urine output, concentrated urine, high urine specific gravity, and weight loss.
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