A nurse is caring for a patient who has had diarrhea for the past week.Which additional assessment finding would the nurse expect?

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Chronic diarrhea can result in metabolic acidosis,which is diagnostic of low serum bicarbonate.Patients with chronic diarrhea are dehydrated and have decreased blood pressure.Diarrhea also causes loss of electrolytes,nutrients,and fluid,which decreases energy levels.A distended abdomen would indicate constipation.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Had