NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse is assessing an adult female client for hypovolemia.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Elevated hematocrit (55%) indicates hemoconcentration due to fluid loss in hypovolemia. Potassium (B) and BUN (D) are within normal ranges, and urine specific gravity (C) is normal, not elevated as expected in hypovolemia.

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