A client who experiences fatigue, elevated temperature, and confusion after running a marathon has a urine specific gravity of 1.039. What should the nurse suspect be occurring with this client?

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Normal specific gravity values are 1.002-1.028. A urine specific gravity of 1.030 or greater is a sign of dehydration. This diagnosis is supported by complaints of confusion, fatigue, and elevated temperature. Overhydration and water toxicity are terms used to describe an excessive intake of water, a condition usually found in clients with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Euhydration is a state of balanced body fluids.

A Client Who Experiences Fatigue, Elevated Temperature, and Confusion After