A client tells the nurse about rarely feeling thirsty. The nurse realizes that further assessment is needed to evaluate
1. status of osmotic pressure.
2. vascular volume.
3. presence of angiotensin.
4. urine output.
5. body weight.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: A number of stimuli trigger the thirst center, including the osmotic pressure of body fluids.
Rationale 2: A number of stimuli trigger the thirst center, including vascular volume.
Rationale 3: A number of stimuli trigger the thirst center, including angiotensin.
Rationale 4: Urine output does not trigger the thirst center.
Rationale 5: Body weight does not trigger the thirst center.
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