Physiological AdaptationPregunta 106 de 120
A client is admitted with dehydration. Which assessment finding supports this diagnosis?
a.Bounding pulse and elevated blood pressure
b.Poor skin turgor and elevated urine specific gravity
c.Moist mucous membranes
d.Jugular vein distention
Explicación
Dehydration produces poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, and concentrated urine with a high specific gravity. Jugular distention and bounding pulses suggest fluid overload.
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