Adult Health 1 NCLEX Practice Fluids And Electroly
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A patient presents with swelling in the feet and ankles, and the nurse suspects fluid retention.
What is the nurse’s best course of action to assess the extent of this condition?
a) Check the patient's...
Adult Health 1 NCLEX practice Fluids
and Electrolytes Questions and Answers
Rated A+
A patient presents with swelling in the feet and ankles, and the nurse suspects fluid retention.
What is the nurse’s best course of action to assess the extent of this condition?
a) Check the patient's daily weight
b) Measure serum sodium levels
c) Administer a diuretic
d) Increase IV fluids
✔✔ a) Check the patient's daily weight
The nurse is caring for a patient with severe dehydration. Which of the following would be the
first priority intervention?
a) Administer oral fluids
b) Initiate an IV infusion of normal saline
c) Measure serum electrolyte levels
d) Check the patient's blood glucose levels
✔✔ b) Initiate an IV infusion of normal saline
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,A patient with hypercalcemia is at risk for which of the following complications?
a) Seizures
b) Renal stones
c) Tachycardia
d) Hypotension
✔✔ b) Renal stones
A patient is receiving diuretic therapy for fluid volume overload. Which of the following is an
early sign of hypokalemia that the nurse should watch for?
a) Weakness and fatigue
b) Confusion
c) Increased deep tendon reflexes
d) Tachycardia
✔✔ a) Weakness and fatigue
A patient with hypomagnesemia is at risk for which condition?
a) Hyperreflexia
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, b) Respiratory acidosis
c) Bradycardia
d) Hypovolemia
✔✔ a) Hyperreflexia
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV fluids with potassium. Which assessment
finding requires immediate action?
a) A potassium level of 5.0 mEq/L
b) A serum sodium level of 136 mEq/L
c) A serum glucose level of 150 mg/dL
d) A respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute
✔✔ d) A respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute
A patient is admitted with acute renal failure. The nurse notes a decrease in urine output and an
increase in weight. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse prioritize?
a) Hypernatremia
b) Hypokalemia
c) Hyperkalemia
d) Hyponatremia
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