PNR 408 UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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PNR 408
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PNR 408
PNR 408 UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
the nurse who is caring for a client with kidney failure notes that the client is to dyspneic and
crackles are heard when listening to the breath sounds in the lungs. Which additional signs
and symptoms should the nurse expect to note in thi...
PNR 408 UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
the nurse who is caring for a client with kidney failure notes that the client is to dyspneic and
crackles are heard when listening to the breath sounds in the lungs. Which additional signs
and symptoms should the nurse expect to note in this client? - Correct Answer- an increase in
blood pressure
a nurse is reviewing the health records of an assigned client. The nurse should plan care
knowing that which client is a risk for potassium deficiency? - Correct Answer- the client
receiving nasogastric suction
the nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and those of potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L. the
nurse understands that potassium values at this level would be noted with which condition? -
Correct Answer- traumatic burn
the nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and knows that the potassium level is 5.4
mEq/L. what should the nurse look for on the cardiac monitor as a result of this laboratory
value? - Correct Answer- narrow, peaked t-waves
the nurse is reading the primary health care providers progress notes in the clients records and
sees that the primary health care provider has documented insensible fluid loss approximately
800 ml daily. Which client is at risk for this loss? - Correct Answer- the client with a fast
respiratory rate
the nurse is reviewing the health records of assigned clients. The nurse should plan care
knowing that which client is at risk for fluid volume deficit? - Correct Answer- the client with
an ileostomy
the nurse is caring for a client who has been taking diuretics on a long-term basis. Which
finding should the nurse expect to note as a result of this long-term use? - Correct Answer-
increase Pacific gravity of urine
the nurse reviews electrolyte values and knows the sodium level of 130 mEq/L. the nurse
expects that the sodium level would be noted in a client with which condition? - Correct
Answer- a client with the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormones
, the nurse is caring for a client with leukaemia and notes that the client has poor skin turgor
and a flat neck and hand veins. The nurse expects hyponatremia. Which additional signs and
symptoms should the nurse expect to know in this client is hyponatremia is present? - Correct
Answer- posterior blood pressure changes
The nurse is admitting a client who has abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. A bowel
obstruction is suspected. The nurse assesses this client for which of the following anticipated
primary acid-base imbalances if the obstruction is high in the intestine? - Correct Answer-
Metabolic alkalosis
- Correct Answer-
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an exacerbation of asthma. After several
treatments, the ABG results are pH 7.40, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, HCO3 24 mmol/L, PaO2 92 mm
Hg, and O2 saturation 99%. Which of the following interpretations would the nurse
document? - Correct Answer- Within normal limits
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with a diagnosis of COPD who has the following
arterial blood gas results: pH 7.33, PaO2 47 mm Hg, PaCO2 60 mm Hg, HCO3 32 mmol/L,
and O2 saturation of 92%. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of these
results? - Correct Answer- Partially compensated respiratory acidosis
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with heart failure. The morning laboratory results
reveal a serum potassium level of 2.9 mmol/L. Which of the following classifications of
medications should the nurse withhold until consulting with the health care provider? -
Correct Answer- Loop diuretics
The nurse is caring for an older-adult client who is receiving IV fluids postoperatively.
During the 0800 hour assessment of this client, the nurse notes that the IV solution, which
was ordered to infuse at 125 mL/hour, has infused 950 mL since it was hung at 0400. Which
of the following actions is the priority nursing intervention? - Correct Answer- Listen to the
client's lung sounds and assess respiratory status.
The nurse is assessing a client admitted with nausea and vomiting. Which of the following
findings supports the nursing diagnosis of deficient fluid volume? - Correct Answer- General
restlessness
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