NUR 325 Exam 2 Review Questions 2024 (100% Verified Solutions)

Which of the following health conditions would be LEAST likely to cause fluid and electrolyte imbalances? a. Vomiting and diarrhea b. Breaking a leg c. Renal failure d. Congestive heart failure (CHF) correct answers B Which of the following group of symptoms would trigger you to think there may be some fluid and electrolyte imbalances in your patient? a. Tinnitus, erythema, shortness of breath b. Petechiae, fever, low blood pressure c. Unexplained nausea, dizziness, edema d. Tachycardia, drowsiness, nausea correct answers C The patient talks with the nurse about bladder health. What is one of the most important recommendations the nurse can make for this patient? a. Eat foods high in fiber. b. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of noncaffeinated fluids daily. c. Exercise in the morning and evening. d. Visit the urologist once yearly. correct answers B (Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of noncaffeinated fluids daily helps with bladder health because urine is not stagnating in the bladder. Exercising and eating foods high in fiber help with bowel elimination but do not have an effect on urination. Visiting the urologist is good if there is a problem, but this is not the most important recommendation from the nurse.) The nurse is caring for a confused patient who is wearing a vest restraint in bed. The nurse speaks with an unlicensed assistant about toileting the patient. The nurse knows the unlicensed assistant understands the toileting procedure when making which statement? a. The patient must remain in the restraints all day. b. The patient needs to be toileted to maintain a regular toileting schedule. c. The patient needs to be provided with adult briefs for incontinence. d. The patient will use the cal correct answers B (The correct answer is toileting the patient so he or she can maintain a normal toileting schedule. Leaving the patient in restraints all day is against the standard of care. Providing the patient with briefs when he or she is not incontinent does not meet the patient's toileting needs. If the patient is confused, he or she will not be able to use the call bell.)