Intervention for Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance

Very Easy Physiological Adaptation Fluid And Electrolyte Imbalances

A patient is receiving intravenous fluids for rehydration following a gastroenteritis episode. When assessing the patient's fluid status, the nurse notes that the patient's skin turgor is poor and their mucous membranes are dry.

Which of the following interventions is the most appropriate to address the patient's fluid and electrolyte imbalance?

Encourage increased oral fluid intake.

Administer a prescribed isotonic intravenous solution.

Restrict all fluids to prevent overload.

Order a complete blood count to check for infection.

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