NCLEX-RN
Physiological Integrity
Signs of Dehydration in Hypernatremia
Medium Physiological Adaptation Fluid And Electrolyte Imbalances
A patient is admitted to the hospital with symptoms of dehydration. Laboratory results indicate hypernatremia, and the patient's urine specific gravity is measured at 1.030. As the nurse, it is crucial to understand the physiological adaptations associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Which of the following findings would you expect to observe in this patient?
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