Match the options with the patient situation that best represents it. (Each option can be used once, more than once, or not at all.)
a. Fluid volume deficit
b. Fluid volume deficit with risk for metabolic acidosis
c. Fluid volume deficit with risk for metabolic alkalosis
d. Fluid volume excess
1. Patient experiencing diarrhea for 2 days
2. Patient with congestive heart failure (CHF) with generalized edema
3. Patient refusing oral fluids for 24 hours
4. Patient vomiting for 2 days
1. ANS: B
2. ANS: D
3. ANS: A
4. ANS: C
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A) True B) False