A nurse is caring for an elderly client who is NPO for surgery. Which of the following should the nurse check to assess the risk of dehydration in elderly clients?
A) Vital signs
B) Urine color
C) Anxiety level
D) Appetite
A
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The nurse should assess the client's vital signs, weight, and sternal skin turgor prior to fluid restriction to serve as a baseline for comparison. The period of fluid restriction before surgery may be shortened for older adults to reduce their risk of dehydration and hypotension. The client's urine color, appetite, and anxiety are less direct indicators of the client's risk for dehydration.
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