Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1274 of 1700
You see signs of dehydration in a resident. What do you do?
- Wait to see if it passes during the next shift
- Restrict all fluids for the day to be safe
- Give extra salt in the meals to hold fluid
- Report it to the nurse and encourage fluids as tolerated
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Correct answer: Report it to the nurse and encourage fluids as tolerated
The nurse is told, and fluids are encouraged unless a restriction applies.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026