The nurse assesses a patient who recently had a nasoenteric intubation. Symptoms of oliguria, lethargy, and tachycardia in the patient would indicate to the nurse what common complication?
a) Pulmonary complications
b) Fluid volume deficit
c) Mucous membrane irritation
d) A cardiac dysrhythmia
Answer: b) Fluid volume deficit
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