Ati physical assessment proctored exam
A nurse is caring for a client who has an extracellular fluid volume deficit. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Postural hypotension: Postural hypotension (a drop-in blood pressure when moving to a standing position) is a common sign of extracellular fluid volume deficit due to decreased circulating blood volume.B. Dependent edema: This occurs with fluid volume excess, not deficit, due to fluid accumulation in tissues.C. Bradycardia: Fluid volume deficit often leads to tachycardia as the body compensates for low blood volume, rather than a slow heart rate.D. Distended neck veins: Distended neck veins suggest fluid overload, not a fluid deficit.
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