Question

question 3 of 10
a client diagnosed with meningitis says, \im just so thirsty. i keep drinking and drinking but i just cant seem to get enough. ive been urinating a lot, too.\ the nurse checks the clients urine specific gravity and finds it to be very dilute. the nurse suspects that the client may be developing arginine vasopressin deficiency (previously known as diabetes insipidus). which assessment finding(s) would support the nurses suspicion? select all that apply.

poor skin turgor

hypotension

weight gain

decreased heart rate

dry mucous membranes

Explanation:

Diabetes insipidus (vasopressin deficiency) causes polyuria, polydipsia, and fluid loss. Poor skin turgor (dehydration sign), hypotension (low fluid volume), and dry mucous membranes (dehydration) are consistent. Weight gain is unlikely (fluid loss), and decreased heart rate is not typical (tachycardia is more common with dehydration).

Answer:

A. Poor skin turgor, B. Hypotension, E. Dry mucous membranes