Fluids and Electrolytes Bundled Exams with complete solution

What is insensible loss - Perspiration and sweat What % of body fluid is ICF and where is ICF found - 2/3 of body weight-fluid inside of cells What is ECF - 1/3 of body weight-fluid outside of cells What are the 3 components of the ECF - Interstitial, Intravascular, Transcellular What is the int...

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with hypovolemia. Which IV solution should the nurse anticipate administering? 1. 3% sodium chloride 2. 10% dextrose in water 3. 0.45% sodium chloride 4. lactated Ringer's solution - 4. Ringer's solution is an isotonic, balanced electrolyte so...

a. Increased, bounding pulse b. Jugular venous distention d. Presence of crackles f. Elevated blood pressure h. Skin pale and cool to touch - The nurse is assessing the patient at risk for fluid volume excess. Which findings indicate that the patient has fluid volume excess? (Select all that ap...

An older adult client is admitted with dehydration. Which nursing assessment data identify that the client is at risk for falling? A. Dry oral mucous membranes B. Orthostatic blood pressure changes C. Pulse rate of 72 beats/min and bounding D. Serum potassium level of 4.0 mEq/L - B Blood press...

The RN is assessing a 70-year-old client admitted to the unit with severe dehydration. Which finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A. Client behavior that changes from anxious to lethargic B. Deep furrows on the surface of the tongue C. Poor skin turgor with tenting remaining for...

The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. On Assessment, the nurse notes that the client is dyspneic and crackles are audible on auscultation. What additional signs would the nurse expect to note in this client if excess fluid volume is present? 1 - weight loss 2 - Flat neck and head ...

What is the largest single constituent of the body? - water What are the fluid compartments within the body? - - Interstitial - Intravascular - Transcellular True or False. Total body water content varies with age, gender, and the number of fat cells. - True! ____ fluid is contained within the ...

What is the nurse's primary concern regarding fluid & electrolytes when caring for an elderly pt who is intermittently confused? 1. risk of dehydration 2. risk of kidney damage 3. risk of stroke 4. risk of bleeding - Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the thirst mechanism declines. Addi...

Which are common symptoms of hypokalemia? Select all that apply. A. Paresthesia B. Bradycardia C. Shallow respirations D. Weak, thready pulse E. Musculoskeletal weakness - C, D, E Which electrolyte deficiency results in decreased depolarization in the excitable cells and increased cellular sw...

Which tissue holds more water, fat or muscle? - Muscle Water - What is the most important nutrient? 40-60% - What percentage of the body is water in an adult? 2/3 - How much of the total body fluid is intracellular? Diffusion - Passive movement of substances from a higher concentration to a lowe...

2 Compartments of Body Fluid - Intracellular Fluid and Extracellular Fluid Intracellular Fluid - Comprises all the fluid contained within the cells. Extracellular Fluid - Comprises all the fluid outside the cells including interstitial fluid (the space between cells and outside blood vessels) and...