Nur 243 exam 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 320 Exam 1: Respiratory, Perioperative Care, Electrolyte, Immunity An 82-year-old patient is admitted with pneumonia. The nurse monitors the patient's intake and output carefully, knowing that the patient is at risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalances primarily because a) Older adults are at an increased risk of impaired renal function. b) Older adults have an impaired level of consciousness and need to be reminded to drink fluids. c) Older adults are more likely than younger...