Question

a nurse is assessing a client who is at 8 weeks of gestation and has hyperemesis gravidarum. which of the following are findings of this condition? (select all that apply.)
□ hypokalemia
□ tachycardia
□ dry mucous membranes
□ poor skin turgor
□ polyuria

Explanation:

Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. Findings include hyperemesis (severe vomiting), hypokalemia (due to fluid/electrolyte loss), dry mucous membranes (dehydration), and poor skin turgor (dehydration). Tachycardia (not bradycardia) and tachypnea may occur, but here, the correct findings from the options are Hyperemesis, Hypokalemia, Dry mucous membranes, Poor Skin Turgor. (Note: If "Tachycardia" was an option, it would be, but from given, the applicable are Hyperemesis (assuming the first option is Hyperemesis), Hypokalemia (second), Dry mucous membranes (third), Poor Skin Turgor (fourth). "Polyuria" is incorrect as dehydration causes oliguria.)

Answer:

• Hyperemesis (the first checkbox, assuming label is Hyperemesis)
• Hypokalemia (the second checkbox)
• Dry mucous membranes (the third checkbox)
• Poor Skin Turgor (the fourth checkbox)