A patient with continuous vomiting and diarrhea is most likely to exhibit which of the following assessment findings?
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Correct answer: Dry mucous membranes, orthostatic hypotension
Vomiting and diarrhea cause fluid losses leading to intravascular volume decrease, resulting in dry mucous membranes and orthostatic hypotension, signs of fluid volume deficit.
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