A postoperative patient with an ostomy is at risk for loss of fluid volume and electrolyte imbalance. Which assessments indicate such loss? (Select all that apply.)
a. Changing mental status
b. Twitching
c. Poor skin turgor
d. Moist mucous membranes
e. Weakness
A, B, C, E
The loss of base products from the bowel that allow for metabolic acidosis can be a very serious postoperative complication. Signs and symptoms include changing mental status, muscular twitching, poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, and weakness.
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