Fluid Volume Deficit and Excess · NCLEX Exam

Which of the following is an appropriate indicator that fluid volume deficit is resolving?

  1. Serum sodium climbs to 155 mEq/L
  2. Skin turgor still shows tenting
  3. Urine output > 30 mL/hr with stable BP
  4. Patient gains 3 kg over 24 hours
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Correct answer: Urine output > 30 mL/hr with stable BP

Adequate urine output and stable blood pressure suggest the restoration of intravascular volume, indicating resolution of fluid volume deficit.

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