Exam 68: Fluids and Electrolytes

A client who has an NPO order after surgery is receiving intravenous fluid replacement.The nurse assesses this client for which of the following signs of mild or early dehydration as one indicator of overall fluid status?

The nurse is explaining to a client how to take calcium carbonate as a supplement.The nurse states that to increase absorption of the dose,the supplement is best taken

When administering intravenous potassium solutions,the nurse would do which of the following as a critical action?

The nurse overhears the physician state that a client will be started on intravenous therapy with an isotonic solution.The nurse anticipates that which of the following solutions will be ordered?

The client with hypernatremia has intravenous fluid therapy ordered.The nurse selects which of the following solutions from the storage area as ordered on the physician's order sheet?

A client receiving intravenous fluid therapy starts to exhibit dyspnea on exertion and a cough.Pulse rate is increased and lung crackles are auscultated.The nurse should take which of the following initial actions?

The nurse determines that a client with a severe case of which of the following acid-base imbalances is a likely candidate for treatment with ammonium chloride injection?

When conducting a routine assessment of a client's intravenous site,the nurse expects to note which characteristic at the site if the intravenous line has infiltrated?

A client has acute hypercalcemia.The nurse prepares to administer a dose of which of the following as ordered on the physician's order sheet?

The nurse would assess for which of the following as an adverse effect of sodium polystyrene sulfate (Kayexalate)?

The nurse notes that an order has been written for an intravenous solution of 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's.The nurse checks the client name on the order sheet,anticipating that this solution is most beneficial for the assigned client with which of the following problems?

The nurse is monitoring the caloric intake of a malnourished client who is receiving intravenous fluid replacement.The nurse understands that the client is receiving how many calories of per liter from the infusion of 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride solution?

In addition to cardiac manifestations,the nurse would monitor a client for which of the following other signs of hyperkalemia?

The nurse has an order to administer a dose of sodium polystyrene sulfate (Kayexalate).Which of the following actions by the nurse would make the dose more palatable to the client?

A client admitted to the nursing unit has several medications ordered.The nurse notes that the client is at risk for electrolyte imbalance because the only client medication that does not predispose to hypomagnesemia is which of the following?