Question

a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is experiencing nausea and vomiting. the nurse should identify which of the following findings as indications that the client has fluid volume deficit? (select all that apply.) full bounding pulse cool extremities moist crackles in the lungs orthostatic hypotension flat neck veins

Explanation:

To determine the signs of fluid volume deficit (FVD), we analyze each option:

• Full bounding pulse: Seen in fluid volume excess (FVE), not FVD.
• Cool extremities: Due to vasoconstriction from decreased blood volume (FVD).
• Moist crackles in the lungs: Indicate FVE (fluid in lungs), not FVD.
• Orthostatic hypotension: Occurs as blood volume drops (FVD, blood pressure falls on standing).
• Flat neck veins: Result from reduced blood volume (FVD, veins don't fill as blood volume is low).

Answer:

B. Cool extremities, D. Orthostatic hypotension, E. Flat neck veins