The nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client with bulimia nervosa. Which assessment findings indicate that the client is dehydrated?
Select all that apply.
A) Dry mouth
B) Hypertension
C) Concentrated urine
D) General weakness
E) Poor skin turgor
Answer: A, C, D, E
Hypertension would not be a sign that the client is dehydrated. A client who is dehydrated may exhibit hypotension, dry mouth, poor skin turgor, lightheadedness or dizziness, general weakness, decreased urine production, and concentrated urine.
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