NCLEX - Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances
Questions and Answers Already Passed
Which condition is most likely to cause hyperkalemia?
- A. Diuretic therapy
- B. Renal failure
- C. Hypothyroidism
- D. Chronic diarrhea
B. Renal failure
A patient with hypovolemia is receiving IV fluids. W...
NCLEX - Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances
Questions and Answers Already Passed
Which condition is most likely to cause hyperkalemia?
- A. Diuretic therapy
- B. Renal failure
- C. Hypothyroidism
- D. Chronic diarrhea
✔✔ B. Renal failure
A patient with hypovolemia is receiving IV fluids. What is the best indicator of fluid volume
restoration?
- A. Decreased heart rate
- B. Increased blood pressure
- C. Increased urine output
- D. Decreased body temperature
✔✔ C. Increased urine output
A nurse is caring for a patient with respiratory acidosis. What is the priority action?
1
,- A. Administer sodium bicarbonate
- B. Increase fluid intake
- C. Monitor for signs of hyperkalemia
- D. Encourage deep breathing exercises
✔✔ D. Encourage deep breathing exercises
A patient with a serum calcium level of 7.5 mg/dL is at risk for which complication?
- A. Muscle cramps
- B. Seizures
- C. Cardiac arrhythmias
- D. Constipation
✔✔ B. Seizures
Which intervention should the nurse implement for a patient with hypercalcemia?
- A. Administer calcium supplements
- B. Increase dietary calcium intake
- C. Encourage fluid intake to prevent kidney stones
- D. Provide magnesium supplements
2
, ✔✔ C. Encourage fluid intake to prevent kidney stones
A patient is receiving potassium chloride for hypokalemia. Which of the following should the
nurse monitor?
- A. Blood pressure
- B. Serum calcium levels
- C. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- D. Respiratory rate
✔✔ C. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
A patient with heart failure has a low serum sodium level. What intervention should the nurse
prioritize?
- A. Increase fluid intake
- B. Restrict fluid intake
- C. Administer sodium chloride
- D. Administer potassium chloride
✔✔ B. Restrict fluid intake
3
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BrilliantScores. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
