The nurse is assessing the renal system of an older client. During the gathering of subjective data, the nurse should expect to note:
1. a decrease of urine output.
2. a decreased thirst.
3. well-hydrated skin.
4. a decrease in potassium excretion.
Answer: 2
1. The client will report a decreased concentration of urine due to a decrease in the ability of the kidney to concentrate urine.
2. The older client's thirst mechanism can cause dehydration.
3. Well-hydrated skin is an objective observation.
4. Decreases in potassium excretion are obtained by laboratory studies and are not subjective data.
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