Adult Nursing I - Fluid And Electrolyte Imbalances
Adult Nursing I - Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
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Adult Nursing I - Fluid And Electrolyte Imbalances
Adult Nursing I - Fluid and Electrolyte
Imbalances Questions and Answers
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How should a nurse assess a patient for signs of dehydration?
A) Checking for fever
B) Monitoring for constipation
C) Observing for dry skin and mucous membranes
D) Measuring blood pressure only
When a ...
What is the priority nursing action for a patient with severe dehydration?
A) Administering oral fluids
B) Placing the patient in Trendelenburg position
✔✔C) Initiating IV fluid replacement
D) Providing diuretics
How does hyperkalemia affect cardiac function?
A) Decreases blood pressure
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, ✔✔B) Causes arrhythmias, including potential cardiac arrest
C) Increases heart rate
D) Decreases heart rate
Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention for a patient with hypovolemia due
to blood loss?
A) Administering potassium chloride
✔✔B) Infusing IV fluids (normal saline or lactated Ringer’s)
C) Giving magnesium supplements
D) Restricting fluid intake
What is the first sign of hypernatremia that a nurse should watch for?
A) Hyperventilation
B) Seizures
✔✔C) Thirst
D) Increased urination
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