A child is hospitalized with a serious bacterial infection. Which assessment finding indicates that the goals for a priority nursing diagnosis have been met?
A.
Intact skin integrity
B.
Normal temperature
C.
Stable weight
D.
Urine output of 1 mL/kg/hour
ANS: D
This urine output is normal, demonstrating that the goals for the diagnosis of risk for fluid volume deficit have been met. The other outcomes are demonstrative of met goals, but do not take priority over a possible fluid volume deficit.
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A. Encouraging the clients to use hearing aids if needed B. Avoiding overarticulation C. Minimizing distractive stimuli D. Providing more time for client feedback
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)