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The nurse should identify that this client's sodium level is lower than the expected reference range of 136 to 145 mEq/L. A decreased sodium level is an indication of a lack of sodium intake or hemodilution from fluid volume overload. a. The nurse should identify that this client's albumin level is greater than the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5 g/dL. An elevated serum albumin level is an indication of dehydration, or fluid volume deficit, resulting from hemoconcentration. b. The nurse should identify that this client's urine specific gravity is greater than the expected reference range of 1.005 to 1.030. An elevated urine specific gravity is an indication of concentrated urine resulting from fluid volume deficit. c. The nurse should identify that this client's Hct is greater than the expected reference range of 37% to 47% for women and 42% to 52% for men. An elevated Hct is an indication of hemoconcentration from fluid volume deficit. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is dehydrated?Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is dehydrated? The nurse should identify a client who is dehydrated can experience orthostatic hypotension due to the fluid loss from the client's body, which causes low blood volume, resulting in low blood pressure.
What are the indications of enteral feeding?Indications for Enteral Feeding
Enteral tube feeding is indicated in patients who cannot main adequate oral intake of food or nutrition to meet their metabolic demands. Healthcare professionals commonly use enteral feeding in patients with dysphagia.
What foods should the nurse recommend patients consume to help lower blood pressure?DASH diet: What to eat
It includes fat-free or low-fat dairy products, fish, poultry, beans and nuts. It limits foods that are high in saturated fat, such as fatty meats and full-fat dairy products. When following DASH , it is important to choose foods that are: Rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, fiber and protein.
Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as the best source of zinc?Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching as the best source of zinc? The nurse should determine that pinto beans are the best source to recommend because they contain the highest amount of zinc per serving.
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A nurse is caring for a client who is dehydrated and is receiving intermittent enteral feeding
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