When observing a patient for symptoms of dehydration, the nurse should observe which assessment?
a. Increased salivation
b. Diuresis
c. Periorbital edema
d. Decreased capillary filling
D
Cardiovascular signs of fluid volume deficit include increased pulse rate, weak pulse, hypotension, decreased pulse volume/pressure, decreased capillary filling, and increased hematocrit. Increased salivation and periorbital edema are signs of fluid volume excess. Diuresis is a renal sign of fluid volume excess.
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