The nurse in the medical unit is caring for a 72-year-old male client.
0800:Three days of watery diarrhea and little to drink. Weak and dizzy. Dry mucous membranes. History of hypertension.
1400:Dizziness has eased after the fluid ordered at 0800. Diarrhea continues and oral intake is still poor. Thirsty with dry lips. Confused about the date.
The nurse has reviewed the Nurses' Notes and Vital Signs from 0800 and 1400 and the Laboratory Results from 0700 and 1330.
For each item below, click to specify the finding, the IV fluid or the problem that fits this client.
| Item | Finding, Fluid or Problem |
|---|---|
| Finding at 1400 that fits the sodium level | |
| Fluid for the sodium level at 1330 | |
| Problem to watch for with a hypotonic IV fluid |