ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?
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Correct Answer: B - Oliguria
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1. Osmotic laxatives increase fluid retention in the colon, leading to diarrhea.
2. Excessive fluid loss can cause dehydration and decreased urine output (oliguria).
3. Oliguria is a key indicator of fluid volume deficit due to inadequate hydration.
4. Weight gain, nausea, and headaches are more commonly associated with fluid volume excess, not deficit.
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