A marathon runner comes into the clinic and states "I have not urinated very much in the last few days." The nurse notes a heart rate of 110 beats/min and a blood pressure of 86/58 mm Hg.Which action by the nurse is the priority?

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This athlete is mildly dehydrated as evidenced by the higher heart rate and lower blood pressure.The nurse can start hydrating the client with a bottle of water first,followed by teaching the client to drink 2 to 3 liters of water each day.An intravenous line may be ordered later,after the client's degree of dehydration is assessed.An electrocardiogram is not necessary at this time.

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