The nurse recognizes which of the following clients is at the greatest risk for dehydration?
1. A 35-year-old client diagnosed with Crohn’s disease
2. A 15-year-old client who is following a low-carbohydrate diet
3. A 2-year-old client diagnosed with an allergy to milk proteins
4. A 79-year-old client who has been diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer’s disease
ANSWER
ANS: 4
Infants, clients with neurological or psychological problems, and some older adults who are una-ble to perceive or respond to the thirst mechanism are at risk for dehydration.
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