Saunders NCLEX~Fluids and Electrolytes Questions and Answers Already Passed
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Saunders NCLEX~Fluids And Electrolytes
Saunders NCLEX~Fluids and
Electrolytes Questions and Answers
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A patient with hypokalemia may exhibit which of the following signs or symptoms?
Muscle weakness and irregular heart rhythms
In the case of hypercalcemia, which system is most likely to be affected?
The nervou...
Saunders NCLEX~Fluids and
Electrolytes Questions and Answers
Already Passed
A patient with hypokalemia may exhibit which of the following signs or symptoms?
✔✔ Muscle weakness and irregular heart rhythms
In the case of hypercalcemia, which system is most likely to be affected?
✔✔ The nervous system, causing confusion and lethargy
When a patient is diagnosed with hyponatremia, what would be a priority nursing intervention?
✔✔ Monitor for neurological changes and confusion
A patient with fluid volume excess will most likely exhibit which of the following?
✔✔ Edema, weight gain, and possible shortness of breath
In metabolic acidosis, how does the body compensate to restore normal pH?
✔✔ Increased respiratory rate to expel excess carbon dioxide
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,A nurse is caring for a patient with respiratory alkalosis. What compensatory mechanism might
the body use?
✔✔ The kidneys will excrete bicarbonate to lower pH
Which of the following is a primary concern for a patient with hypomagnesemia?
✔✔ Risk for seizures and muscle tremors
How does aldosterone regulate fluid balance in the body?
✔✔ It promotes sodium retention and potassium excretion by the kidneys
When a patient has hyperkalemia, which condition is most commonly associated with this
imbalance?
✔✔ Renal failure
What would be the expected result of dehydration in terms of the patient's blood pressure?
✔✔ Decreased blood pressure due to fluid loss
If a patient is receiving diuretics, which electrolyte imbalance should be monitored closely?
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, ✔✔ Hypokalemia, as diuretics often lead to potassium loss
What are the signs of hypernatremia that should be assessed for in a patient?
✔✔ Thirst, dry mucous membranes, and confusion
What is a common symptom in patients with fluid volume deficit?
✔✔ Hypotension and dizziness
Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with chronic alcoholism?
✔✔ Hypomagnesemia
If a patient's blood pH drops, leading to acidosis, what compensatory action occurs in the lungs?
✔✔ The respiratory rate increases to exhale carbon dioxide and raise pH
What is the primary role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in fluid balance?
✔✔ It promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys to conserve body fluid
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