Which question does the nurse ask the client who has isotonic dehydration to determine a possible cause?
a. "Do you take diuretics, or ‘water pills'?"
b. "What do you normally eat over a day's time?"
c. "How many bowel movements do you have daily?"
d. "Have you been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus?"
A
Misuse or overuse of diuretics is a common cause of isotonic dehydration. The other statements are not indicative of causes of isotonic dehydration.
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