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2020 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2
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2020 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 
 
 
 
Question 1 
When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse’s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 
1.	Risk of dehydration 
2.	Risk of kidney damage 
3.	Risk of stroke 
4.	Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 
Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high serum osmolali...
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