Question

An older adult resident of a long-term care facility has decreased oral intake over 2 days. The LVN is careful to assess the resident for which signs and symptoms of dehydration?a.) Pale urine, elevated blood sugar, and slow respiratory rateb.) Decreased blood sugar; elevated blood pressure; agitation; and warm, damp skinc.) Dark, concentrated urine; confusion; decreased blood pressure; and increased heart rated.) Muscle cramping; decreased heart rate; increased respiratory rate; and cool, clammy skin

Answer 1

Answer: C) Dark, concentrated urine; confusion; decreased blood pressure; and increased heart rated.

Step-by-step explanation:

Older adult patients usually suffer from dehydration frequently since they have decreased oral intake of food and liquids. Clinically it manifests as dark-colored concentrated urine or less urine output, decreased blood pressure (since water from plasma is distributed through the body), increased heart rate to compensate for the lack of volume and confusion.