A client has gastroenteritis and frequent diarrhea. The nurse should assess the client for (Select all that apply)
A) bradycardia.
B) decrease in blood pressure.
C) decrease in urine output.
D) temperature of 96° F.
E) tenting of skin.

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The nurse would expect to see a decreased blood pressure and urine output, tachycardia, poor skin turgor (except in the elderly), weight loss, thirst (sometimes), and a rise in temperature.

A Client Has Gastroenteritis and Frequent Diarrhea