The nurse is assessing residents at a summer picnic at the nursing facility. The nurse expresses concern due to the high heat and humidity of the day
Although the facility is offering the residents plenty of fluids for fluid maintenance, the nurse is most concerned about which? A) Lung function
B) Summer allergies
C) Cardiovascular compromise
D) Insensible fluid loss
D
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Due to the high heat and humidity, geriatric clients are at a high risk for insensible fluid loss through perspiration and vapor in the exhaled air. These losses are noted as unnoticeable and unmeasurable. Those with respiratory deficits and allergies may be only able to be outside for a limited period. Those with cardiovascular compromise may need to alternate outdoor activities with indoor rest.
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