A client tells the nurse about rarely feeling thirsty. The nurse realizes that further assessment is needed to evaluate:
1. status of osmotic pressure.
2. vascular volume.
3. presence of angiotensin.
4. urine output.
5. body weight.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: A number of stimuli trigger the thirst center, including the osmotic pressure of body fluids.
Rationale 2: A number of stimuli trigger the thirst center including vascular volume.
Rationale 3: A number of stimuli trigger the thirst center including angiotensin.
Rationale 4: Urine output does not trigger the thirst center.
Rationale 5: Body weight does not trigger the thirst center.
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