Exhibits Following the infusion of sodium chloride, the practical nurse (PN) does a focused assessment and documents the findings. Which three of the following client findings indicate that the client may still have a fluid volume deficit?

A. Heart rate 99 beats/minute A heart rate of 99 beats/minute is slightly elevated. Tachycardia can be a sign of fluid volume deficit, as the body compensates for decreased blood volume and pressure by increasing heart rate to maintain adequate perfusion. B. Dark, yellow urine Dark yellow urine indicates concentrated urine, which is a sign of dehydration or fluid volume deficit. Proper hydration would typically result in light yellow urine. C. Urinated 30 mL A urine output of 30 mL is low, especially for an adult in a 1-hour period. Low urine output can be a sign of fluid volume deficit, as the kidneys may not be excreting enough urine due to inadequate fluid intake or retention. D. Temperature 101° F (38.3° C) An elevated temperature indicates a fever, which is related to the infection (pneumonia) rather than fluid volume status. It does not directly indicate a fluid volume deficit. E. Client is awake and alert Being awake and alert indicates that the client’s neurological status is stable and is not indicative of fluid volume deficit. It does not reflect the client’s fluid volume status. F. Blood pressure 115/71 mm Hg A blood pressure of 115/71 mm Hg is within normal limits. While fluid volume deficits can affect blood pressure, this finding alone does not indicate a deficit since the blood pressure is stable.