Which assessment finding indicates that fluid resuscitation therapy for the client with isotonic dehydration is effective?
A. Pulse pressure has changed from 22 mm Hg to 32 mm Hg.
B. Urine specific gravity has increased from 1.040 to 1.050.
C. Pulse oximetry shows oxygen saturation of 95%.
D. Respiratory rate has changed from 16 to 18
A
Isotonic dehydration manifests as hypovolemia and shock. The increasing pulse pressure (dif-ference between the diastolic and systolic blood pressures) is an indication that the fluid volume deficit is being corrected.
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