The nurse is caring for Mr. H, a 47-year-old client admitted to the hospital for fever of unknown origin. His temperature at the last vital check was 102 degrees F, and he was sweating profusely
The provider ordered I&O on the client to monitor for dehydration. This measurement will include: (Select all that apply.) 1. Indeterminate water loss.
2. Insensible water loss.
3. Sensible water loss.
4. Indiscriminate water loss.
5. Uncompensated water loss.
2, 3
Rationale: Water lost from the body by sweating is referred to as insensible water loss because it is difficult to measure. Sensible water loss refers to water loss which is measurable such as water eliminated in urine. Both types of water lost are calculated to monitor for dehydration. Indeterminate, uncompensated, and indiscriminate are not terms used to define water loss.
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