Exam 6: Fluids and Electrolytes

While caring for a client diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD),the nurse tracks the client's serum albumin level.For which nursing diagnosis is this action most indicated?

The nurse is concerned that an older adult client is at risk for developing acute kidney injury (AKI).Which data in the client's history supports the nurse's concern? Select all that apply.

A client with a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD)is experiencing manifestations of anemia.Based on this data,which treatment should the nurse anticipate for this client?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD).The client reports no bowel movements in the past 2 days.Based on this data,which condition is the client at risk for developing?

Which of the following total serum calcium levels would be considered normal in an adult client?

A client diagnosed with recurrent urinary tract calculi would be at elevated risk for which of the following types of acute kidney injury (AKI)?

Which of the following electrolytes would be classified as a cation?

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to hypercalcemia?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute kidney injury (AKI).When reviewing the client's laboratory data,which findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has met the expected outcomes? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is receiving intravenous fluids at 150 mL/hr.Upon assessment,the nurse notes crackles,shortness of breath,and jugular vein distention.Based on this data,which complication of IV fluid therapy does the nurse anticipate?

A home health nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with heart failure.The client is taking furosemide (Lasix).The nurse reviews the client's most recent serum potassium,which was 3.4 mEq/L.Based on this data,which food should the nurse encourage the client to consume?

The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with acute kidney injury (AKI).The nurse plans the client's care based on the nursing diagnosis of Excess Fluid Volume.Which assessment data supports this nursing diagnosis?

A client with a history of hypertension is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD).When the client asks the nurse how this disease developed,which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The community nurse visits the home of a young child who is home from school because of sudden onset of nausea,vomiting,and lethargy.The nurse suspects acute kidney injury (AKI).Which clinical manifestations support the nurse's suspicions? Select all that apply.

The school nurse is preparing a class session for high school students on ways to maintain fluid balance during the summer months.Which interventions should the nurse recommend to decrease the risk of fluid imbalance? Select all that apply.

During an assessment,the nurse becomes concerned that an older adult client is at risk for dehydration.Which of the following assessment findings would cause the nurse to come to this conclusion?

________ is a process whereby fluid and solutes move together across a membrane from an area of higher pressure to one of lower pressure.

The nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following an emergency appendectomy.The nurse is reviewing the client's lab values and notes that the client's calcium levels have increased since before the surgery.Which intervention should the nurse implement to decrease the client's possibility of developing hypercalcemia?

Which of the following lab values is indicative of hypokalemia?

During an assessment,the nurse learns that a client who is seeking emergency treatment for a headache and nausea works in a mill without air conditioning.The current air temperature outside is 88 degrees,and the client reports drinking water several times throughout the day because of heavy sweating.Based on this data,which instruction is most appropriate for the nurse to give the client?