The set of findings that best indicate that the patient with intestinal obstruction has achieved normal hydration is:
1. pulse and blood pressure within patient's norms, moist mucous membranes, equal fluid intake and output.
2. strong pulse rate of at least 60, normal bowel sounds, respiratory rate of 16.
3. blood pressure within patient's norms, temperature below normal, adequate tissue turgor.
4. moist mucous membranes, 24-hour fluid intake higher than the 24-hour output, elevated pulse rate.
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These are all indications of fluid balance.
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