RN 302 Week 12 HW: Fluids and Electrolytes in Pediatric Nursing Pre-Test.
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RN 302 Week 12 HW: Fluids and Electrolytes in Pediatric Nursing Pre-Test.
In isotonic dehydration the greatest fluid loss is from the ECF. The nurse understands that this fluid loss from the ECF can result in which manifestation? - CORRECT ANSWER a. Hypovolemic shock
Which of the following st...
RN 302 Week 12 HW: Fluids and
Electrolytes in Pediatric Nursing Pre-
Test.
In isotonic dehydration the greatest fluid loss is from the ECF. The nurse understands that this fluid loss
from the ECF can result in which manifestation? - CORRECT ANSWER a. Hypovolemic shock
Which of the following statements regarding hypertonic (hypernatremic) dehydration is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER a. Fluids shift from ICF to ECF.
d. Seizure monitoring should be implemented.
e. Serum sodium level is above normal limits.
Which is the main element behind the cause of dehydration? - CORRECT ANSWER b. Sodium
A client has +3 pitting edema in the legs and potassium of 2.3 mEq/L. The nurse should anticipate which
order from the health care provider? - CORRECT ANSWER a. Diuretic
After obtaining an ECG on a child admitted for dehydration, the nurse notices a decreased ST segment
along with a flattened T wave. What lab value would be the cause of this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER c.
Potassium level of 2.2
The nurse is admitting a 2-year-old for dehydration. What nursing interventions should the nurse
implement for a patient with an electrolyte imbalance? - CORRECT ANSWER a. Monitor intake and
output.
b. Monitor neurological status.
d. Monitor acid-base balance.
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