Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who has a fluid volume deficit. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Increased BUN is expected in fluid volume deficit due to decreased renal perfusion, leading to higher solute concentration. Hemoglobin may appear elevated due to hemoconcentration, not decreased. Urine ketones relate to ketoacidosis or starvation, not fluid deficit. Urine specific gravity increases as the body conserves water, not decreases.