Asked by Luciano Emeaghara on Apr 27, 2024

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The nurse is caring for a patient who is normally healthy but is experiencing dehydration secondary to acute diarrhea and vomiting.What assessment findings would indicate a return to fluid homeostasis? Select all that apply.

A) Urine output of 35 mL/hour
B) Elevated antidiuretic hormone levels
C) Reduced renin production
D) Reduced aldosterone release
E) Formed stools

Fluid Homeostasis

The maintenance of a stable internal environment for fluids in the body, including the regulation of volume, pressure, and composition.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that helps regulate the body's retention of water by increasing the reabsorption of water in the kidneys.

Aldosterone Release

The secretion of aldosterone, a hormone regulating sodium and potassium levels, from the adrenal gland.

  • Analyze the requirement for alterations in hydration levels among distinct patient demographics, including older adults.
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Deania CookeApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A,C,D
Explanation :
Urine output within normal limits (e.g.,35 mL/hr)would indicate the patient's fluid status has returned to homeostasis.Renin converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin II to retain sodium and water.Absence of renin would indicate water is no longer being reabsorbed and fluid homeostasis has been reached; therefore,a reduced renin production would indicate "return" to fluid homeostasis.Aldosterone promotes reabsorption of sodium resulting in passive reabsorption of water and will be elevated during periods of dehydration.Production will decline with return to fluid homeostasis.Elevated antidiuretic hormone levels do not indicate fluid homeostasis: Antidiuretic hormone causes the kidneys to retain fluid,which would be seen while the patient was dehydrated but should return to normal levels with homeostasis rather than being elevated.Formed stools will occur when the bowel returns to normal function,but this is not an indicator of fluid homeostasis.