ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I | Nurselytic

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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?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Oliguria. Osmotic laxatives work by drawing water into the intestines to promote bowel movements, which can lead to excessive fluid loss and dehydration. Oliguria, decreased urine output, is a sign of fluid volume deficit as the body conserves water. Weight gain (
A) is not indicative of fluid volume deficit. Headaches (
C) can be a sign of dehydration but are not as specific as oliguria. Nausea (
D) can be a side effect of osmotic laxatives but does not directly indicate fluid volume deficit.

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