What nursing intervention would be the priority for an 82-year-old woman admitted with severe gastroenteritis and who is having up to 15 watery stools per day?
A. Replacing fluids
B. Ensuring skin care
C. Changing positions frequently
D. Providing a bedside commode
A
Although the remaining answers are good nursing interventions, the priority intervention for an older adult client with severe gastroenteritis is fluid replacement. Older clients are at a high risk for rapidly developing dehydration and subsequent shock.
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