Exam 5: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

A patient has been searching on the Internet about natriuretic hormones. When the patient asks the nurse what these hormones do, how should the nurse respond? Natriuretic hormones affect the balance of:

A nurse recalls that regulation of acid-base balance through removal or retention of volatile acids is accomplished by the:

Which finding would support the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis?

A 54-year-old male with a long history of smoking complains of excessive tiredness, shortness of breath, and overall ill feelings. Lab results reveal decreased pH, increased CO₂, and normal bicarbonate ion. These findings help to confirm the diagnosis of:

Which statement by the staff indicates teaching was successful concerning aldosterone?

While planning care for older individuals, the nurse remembers that older adults are at a higher risk for developing dehydration. Why is this so?

A 42-year-old female presents to her primary care provider reporting muscle weakness and cardiac abnormalities. Laboratory tests indicate that she is hypokalemic. Which of the following could be the cause of her condition?

A 19-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting restlessness, muscle cramping, and diarrhea. Lab tests reveal that he is hyperkalemic. Which of the following could have caused his condition?

What type of fluid compartment is blood plasma considered to be?

A 60-year-old female is diagnosed with hyperkalemia. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect to observe?