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What this question is testing
Objective: Recognize manifestations of dehydration in the adult client
Prompt focus: A nurse is assessing an older adult client for fluid volume deficit. Which finding supports this diagnosis?
Why the correct answer works
Decreased skin turgor and concentrated urine
Correct. Decreased skin turgor and concentrated urine are signs of fluid volume deficit.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
Fluid volume deficit reduces circulating volume and tissue hydration, producing concentrated urine and decreased skin elasticity.
Simple analogy
Think of recognize manifestations of dehydration in the adult client like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.