ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exam Chapter 25 Candile Questions
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The nurse is caring for a client with leukemia and notes that the client has poor skin turgor and flat neck and hand veins. The nurse suspects hypernatremia. Which sign/symptom would the nurse expect to note in this client if hypernatremia is present?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Dry mucous membranes. Hypernatremia is an elevated sodium level in the blood, leading to dehydration. Dry mucous membranes are a common symptom due to the decreased water content in the body. Poor skin turgor and flat neck and hand veins are also signs of dehydration. Polyuria (choice
A) is more indicative of conditions like diabetes insipidus. Diarrhea (choice
C) can lead to dehydration but is not a direct symptom of hypernatremia. Intense thirst (choice
D) is seen in conditions like diabetes mellitus. Vomiting (choice E) can contribute to dehydration but is not specific to hypernatremia.
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