A nurse is caring for a client with dehydration. Which of the following signs is observed in a client with dehydration? Select all that apply
A) Decreased skin turgor over sternum
B) Decreased blood pressure
C) Low urine output
D) Increased pulse rate
E) Increased respiratory rate
Ans: A, B, C
The nurse should note decreased skin turgor, decreased blood pressure, and low urine output in a client with dehydration. The client's pulse and respiratory rate would decrease, instead of increase, with dehydration.
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