2204 Fluid & Electrolyte NCLEX Practice Questions with Complete Solutions
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2204 Fluid & Electrolyte NCLEX Practice
Questions with Complete Solutions
The nurse is caring for a patient with hypercalcemia. What clinical manifestations would the
nurse most likely observe in this patient?
A) Hyperactive reflexes
B) Muscle cramps
C) Nausea and vomiting
D) Positive Trou...
2204 Fluid & Electrolyte NCLEX Practice
Questions with Complete Solutions
The nurse is caring for a patient with hypercalcemia. What clinical manifestations would the
nurse most likely observe in this patient?
A) Hyperactive reflexes
B) Muscle cramps
C) Nausea and vomiting
D) Positive Trousseau's sign
✔✔ C) Nausea and vomiting
A patient with respiratory acidosis has a pH of 7.28 and a PaCO2 of 56 mmHg. Which of the
following is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Encourage deep breathing to increase oxygenation
B) Administer bicarbonate to correct the pH
C) Monitor for signs of hyperventilation
D) Assess for underlying respiratory conditions
✔✔ D) Assess for underlying respiratory conditions
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,In a patient with hypomagnesemia, the nurse observes tremors and increased reflexes. What is
the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A) Increase magnesium intake through oral supplements
B) Administer magnesium sulfate intravenously
C) Provide fluids to dilute the magnesium
D) Monitor for hyperkalemia
✔✔ B) Administer magnesium sulfate intravenously
A patient who is experiencing fluid volume excess is being treated with diuretics. Which of the
following signs would indicate a potential complication?
A) Weight loss
B) Tachycardia
C) Increased blood pressure
D) Decreased urinary output
✔✔ D) Decreased urinary output
A nurse is caring for a patient with hypernatremia. What is the most important priority for the
nurse?
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, A) Administer sodium-rich foods
B) Encourage increased water intake
C) Restrict potassium intake
D) Administer an isotonic solution
✔✔ B) Encourage increased water intake
A patient is receiving IV fluids for fluid resuscitation. The nurse notices edema in the patient’s
legs. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A) Administer a diuretic
B) Elevate the patient’s legs
C) Reduce fluid intake
D) Continue with the current infusion rate
✔✔ B) Elevate the patient’s legs
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with hyponatremia. Which of the
following symptoms should the nurse expect to find?
A) Increased thirst
B) Seizures
C) Hypertension
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