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An Older Adult Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department

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An older adult client is brought to the emergency department. The client has been experiencing fever, nausea, and vomiting for the past 2 days. The client denies thirst. Urine dipstick indicates a decreased urine specific gravity. Based on this data, which diagnosis should the nurse most anticipate for this client?


A) Congestive heart failure
B) Dehydration
C) Fluid overload
D) Normal changes of aging

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