NCLEX PN - Fluids/Electrolytes and Medication Questions and Answers Already Passed
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NCLEX PN - Fluids/Electrolytes And Medication
NCLEX PN - Fluids/Electrolytes and
Medication Questions and Answers
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A patient is being treated for dehydration with IV fluids. Which of the following should the
nurse monitor closely to assess fluid status?
Urine output
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
A p...
NCLEX PN - Fluids/Electrolytes and
Medication Questions and Answers
Already Passed
A patient is being treated for dehydration with IV fluids. Which of the following should the
nurse monitor closely to assess fluid status?
✔✔ Urine output
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
A patient with hypokalemia is being discharged with a prescription for potassium supplements.
The nurse should advise the patient to avoid which of the following?
Chlorine-based solutions
✔✔ Salt substitutes
Foods rich in vitamin C
Laxatives
A nurse is administering an infusion of D5W to a patient. What is the nurse’s primary concern
while giving this fluid?
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,Hyponatremia
✔✔ Risk of fluid overload
Hypercalcemia
Increased glucose levels
A patient with hyperkalemia is experiencing muscle weakness. What is the nurse's priority
action?
Encourage fluids
Administer calcium gluconate
✔✔ Assess heart rhythm
Encourage potassium-rich foods
A patient with heart failure is receiving Lasix. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse
watch for most closely in this patient?
Sodium
✔✔ Potassium
Magnesium
Calcium
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,A patient presents with symptoms of confusion, twitching, and seizures. The nurse notes that the
patient’s sodium level is 120 mEq/L. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?
✔✔ Administer hypertonic saline
Encourage oral sodium intake
Monitor urine output
Administer potassium
The nurse is preparing to administer a diuretic to a patient with fluid retention. Which of the
following should the nurse monitor to prevent complications?
✔✔ Serum potassium levels
Serum sodium levels
Urinary pH levels
Serum creatinine levels
A patient is receiving a blood transfusion. After one unit of blood, the nurse notes the patient has
signs of fluid overload. What is the nurse's first action?
Encourage deep breathing
✔✔ Slow the rate of the transfusion
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, Increase the rate of the transfusion
Give IV furosemide
A patient is diagnosed with metabolic alkalosis. What should the nurse expect to find on
assessment?
Low respiratory rate
✔✔ Increased bicarbonate levels
Decreased urine output
Decreased sodium levels
A nurse is caring for a patient with hypercalcemia. What is the most common cause of this
imbalance?
Renal failure
✔✔ Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic diarrhea
Liver failure
A patient is receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. What is the priority nursing
assessment for this patient?
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