An older patient has been admitted with nausea and vomiting. What assessment takes priority?
a. Respiratory system
b. Urine output
c. Blood pressure and pulse
d. Skin integrity
C
All assessments are appropriate; however, the concern in this older patient is dehydration, so as-sessment of cardiovascular status comes first. Urine output reflects cardiac output but it does not reflect as up-to-date information as do vital signs. Respiratory system and skin integrity are lower priorities for this patient.
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