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    Ati Med Surg Proctored ExamQuestion 59
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    Ati Med Surg Proctored Exam

    A nurse is planning care for an older adult client who has manifestations of dehydration. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Offering oral fluids every 4 hours may not be frequent enough to effectively manage dehydration in an older adult. B. Checking urinary output every 4 hours is important to monitor hydration status and kidney function in a client with dehydration. C. Furosemide is a diuretic and would worsen dehydration, so it is contraindicated. D. Monitoring hemoglobin is not a priority intervention for dehydration management.

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