Hyponatremia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Final Exam: NR228/ NR 228 Nutrition, Health & Wellness Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Latest 2023/2024| Already Graded A -Chamberlain Q: The nurse is assessing the results of a client's total blood cholesterol. which component of the cholesterol panel aids in reducing the risks of cardiovascular disease? A. Triglycerides, B. low density lipoprotein (LDL), C. High density lipoprotein (HDL) D. Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) Answer: C Q: The nurse educator is discussin...

ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED 2019 RETAKE EXAM WITH NGN QUESTIONS/A+ GRADE 3. A nurse is caring for a patient who has ingested a large amount of fluid and has a sodium level of 131 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a Obtain a 12-Lead ECG. b Restrict oral and intravenous fluids c Suggest that the patient use a salt substitute. d Obtain a blood sample for a serum sodium level. 4. In teaching a patient about coronary artery disease, the nurse explains th...

NR293 / NR-293 Exam 3 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025): Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Chamberlain Question: If a patient has a lithium level of 1.2mEq/L, should you give them their daily dosage? Answer: Yes. Always give scheduled dosage if the patient is within therapeutic range UNLESS they are showing s/s of toxicity. Question: What muscle relaxant drug can cause seizures? Answer: baclofen (Lioresal) Que...

Patient comes in with symptoms of mania followed by periods of depression; what is it? - Answer- bipolar 1 patient comes in with hypomania/regular mood (euthymic) followed by periods of depression, what is it? - Answer- bipolar 2 how many symptoms of mania must you have to have "full" mania? - Answer- seven of thirteen what is the difference between mania and hypomania? - Answer- hypomania has less severe symptoms; 3 symptoms over shorter period of time (hypomania) Cyclothymia - An...

ATI Pharmacology Proctor 2019 SET 1 COMPLETE GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? a. Decreased bowel sounds b. Distended neck veins c. Bilateral muscle weakness d. Thread pulse - ANS b. Distended neck veins A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hyperto...

Hyponatremia in patients receiving parenteral nutrition: the importance of correcting serum sodium for total proteins. The role of the composition of parenteral nutrition in the development of hyponatremia Emilia Gómez-Hoyos1 ● Silvia Fernández-Peña1 ● Martín Cuesta2 ● Ana Ortolá1 ● Pilar Matía 2 ● Natalia Pérez-Ferre2 ● Daniel De Luis1 ● Alfonso Calle-Pascual2 ● Miguel Ángel Rubio2 ● Isabelle Runkle-De la Vega2

2023/2024 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 NGN A+ GRADE Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse‘s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1.Risk of dehydration 2.Risk of kidney damage 3.Risk of stroke 4.Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high ...

NUR 265 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Complex Elimination Renal: Acute Kidney Injury- Abrupt loss of kidney function. It can happen in hours to days, Pathophysiology: Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur. Labs and Diagnostics: GFR decreases. (90-120ml/min) Creatinine increase. (0.5-1.2mg/dl) protein breakdown. BUN increase. (10-20mg/dl) Hemoglobin- 12-18 Hematocrit- 37- 52 3 Types: Pre-Renal Causes: (Hypotension) The issue is before the kidney. (Impaired renal perfusion) Blood...

WGU D027 Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations Quiz Bank (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: r levels continue to increase, and a decision is made to start him on in- sulin. Although the patient is comfortable with the concept of starting insulin, he is concerned with the formulation of the insulin saying, "I heard insulin was made from pigs. If that is the case, I cannot take it due to my faith." Which response should be given to ...

Pearson final Exam Cram NCLEX RN Test #1 med surg TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS 2024 Question 1: A client with heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? A) Hypokalemia B) Hyperkalemia C) Hyponatremia D) Hypernatremia Answer: A) Hypokalemia Explanation: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that promotes the loss of potassium. Therefore, the nurse should monitor the client for signs and sy...