Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has had diarrhea for several days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Choice B is correct because dehydration is expected from fluid loss in diarrhea. Choice A suggests peritonitis, Choice C is unrelated, and Choice D indicates ileus, not diarrhea.