Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Correct Answer: B (Dark-colored urine)
Rationale: Dehydration results in concentrated urine, leading to dark color due to increased solute concentration. This occurs as the body tries to conserve water.
Summary of other choices:
A: Moist skin - Dehydration causes dry skin due to lack of water content.
C: High blood pressure - Dehydration typically leads to low blood pressure due to decreased blood volume.
D: Distended neck veins - Dehydration is more likely to cause neck veins to appear flat due to reduced blood volume and constriction of blood vessels.
Rationale: Dehydration results in concentrated urine, leading to dark color due to increased solute concentration. This occurs as the body tries to conserve water.
Summary of other choices:
A: Moist skin - Dehydration causes dry skin due to lack of water content.
C: High blood pressure - Dehydration typically leads to low blood pressure due to decreased blood volume.
D: Distended neck veins - Dehydration is more likely to cause neck veins to appear flat due to reduced blood volume and constriction of blood vessels.