Mr.Isaac,a 24-year-old client,has had vomiting and diarrhea for 4 days due to a viral infection.The nurse is assessing Mr.Isaac's fluid balance.What physical assessment criteria would support a nursing diagnosis of fluid volume deficit?

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Dry mucous membranes are a physical assessment criteria that can support a nursing diagnosis of fluid volume deficit. Vomiting and diarrhea can cause excessive fluid loss, leading to dehydration and dryness of mucous membranes. Distended neck veins, full bounding pulse, and increased blood pressure are signs of fluid volume excess rather than a deficit.

MrIsaac,a 24-Year-Old Client,has Had Vomiting and Diarrhea for 4 Days