To assist the nurse in evaluating the patient's hydration status, assessment would include
a. orthostatic hypotension and neck vein filling.
b. pupil checks and Kernig sign.
c. Chvostek and Trousseau signs.
d. S4 gallop and edema.
A
Assessment for orthostatic hypotension and neck vein filling is an important way to evaluate hydration status.
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