The nurse is assisting in the care of a group of clients on the nursing unit. When considering effects of each medical diagnosis, the nurse determines that which of the following clients has the least risk for developing third-spacing of fluid?

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The client with an ischemic stroke has the least risk for developing third-spacing of fluid. Third-spacing refers to the accumulation of trapped extracellular fluid in a non-functional area between cells. Clients with major burns, Laënnec's cirrhosis, and chronic renal failure are at higher risk due to increased capillary permeability, hypoalbuminemia, and fluid overload, respectively. An ischemic stroke primarily affects neurological function rather than directly causing fluid balance issues.

The Nurse Is Assisting in the Care of a Group