Hyponatremia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

The nurse is caring for a 56-year-old female patient brought into the emergency room by her family with complaints of fever over the past 3 days. The patients temp 103.6, HR 128, & RR 28, BP 88.60, what would you expect? Decreased absolute neutrophil count (ANC) Cancer management requires a collaborative approach including a multidisciplinary team. Determining the plan after diagnosis is which collaborative intervention? Developing a treatment plan An outdoor construction worker with pr...

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...

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES PART 2 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 A+ Hyponatremia - ANS--serum sodium less than 135 -swelling of the cells causes of hyponatremia - ANS-water intoxication, SIADH, losses by: vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, diuretics manifestations of hyponatremia - ANS-confusion, low bp, edema, muscle cramps and weakness, dry skin, poor skin turgor, abd cramping cerebral edema can cause - ANS-seizures medical management of hyponatremia - ANS-water restriction, sodium replac...

2023 Critical Care Hesi Exit Exam (V1) Test Bank Guide 100% Correct ANSWERS Guaranteed A+ (Next Gen Format) The nurse is providing postprocedure care to a client who had a cardiac catheterization. The client begins to manifest signs and symptoms associated with embolization. Which action should the nurse take? a. Notify the primary healthcare provider immediately b. Apply a warm, moist compress to the incision site c. Increase the intravenous fluid rate by 20 mL/hr d. Monitor vital ...