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The nurse is caring for a patient with a blood pressure of 99/56, heart rate of 89, dry mucous membranes, and flat jugular veins. which action would be most important?

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A patient with blood pressure of 99/56, heart rate of 89, dry mucous membranes and flat jugular veins, indicates that he is dehydrated, the most important action is to hydrate the patient with intravenous saline

What to do in case of dehydration?

Cool the patient's body if the cause is excessive heat exposure. Replace fluids orally if there is no nausea and vomiting or excessive dehydration. If not, do intravenous replacement. Do blood and urine tests to determine the causes of dehydration.

Dehydration may not be caused by underlying conditions. Some common causes are

  • heat
  • excessive activity
  • insufficient fluid intake
  • excessive sweating
  • or medication side effects.

Learn more about dehydration in  brainly.com/question/12261974

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