Exam 3: Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy

The nurse explains that the chain of events that results in hypocalcemia for the patient in early renal failure occurs in which order? (Match the events to the proper sequence.) -Step 4

While the nurse is washing the face of a patient in renal failure,the patient demonstrates a spasm of the lips and face.Which laboratory value corresponds with the nurse's assessment findings?

The primary care provider writes an order for the patient to receive an IV of a solution that has the same osmotic pressure as intracellular fluid.The nurse would correctly question which IV order(s)?

The patient taking furosemide (Lasix)to correct excess edema shows a weight loss of 5.5 pounds in 24 hours.The nurse calculates that this weight loss is equivalent to how many liters (L)of fluid?

The nurse is assessing a patient with renal failure and notes fatigue,muscle cramps,confusion,and headache.Which laboratory abnormality corresponds with these findings?

Because there are no IV pumps available for the immediate infusion of an IV medication,the nurse must calculate the flow rate for 500 mL to run for 4 hours,using a set that delivers 15 gtt/mL.Which flow rate is correct?

The nurse assessing a patient with vomiting and diarrhea observes that the urine is scant and concentrated.Which controlling factor is responsible for compensatory reabsorption of water?

The nurse explains that the chain of events that results in hypocalcemia for the patient in early renal failure occurs in which order? (Match the events to the proper sequence.) -Step 1

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been on total parenteral nutrition (TPN)for 48 hours.Which action demonstrates effective nursing care?

Which statement demonstrates that the patient accurately understands the nurse's teaching related to a low-sodium diet?

The count of the solution in the IV container at the beginning of the shift is 800 mL.A new 1000-mL bag was hung during the shift and has 650-mL left at the end of the shift.What amount should the nurse record as the IV fluid intake for the shift?

Which finding is most important for the nurse to confirm prior to hanging an intravenous (IV)bag containing potassium?

The patient who has had diarrhea for the last 3 days has blood gases of pH of 7.1,HCO₃^- of 20 mEq/L,and PCO₂ of 36 mm Hg.These laboratory values are consistent with which acid-base imbalance?

The nurse assesses the patient's IV insertion site and observes that the vein is hard,the skin is red and tender,and a blood return in the IV line.After removing the IV catheter,which action should the nurse take next?

The nurse is caring for a young patient with asthma.Which activity should the nurse encourage in order to help prevent respiratory acidosis?

The nurse uses a diagram to demonstrate how in dehydration the water is drawn into the plasma from the cells by which process?

The nurse is caring for a patient that has a potassium level of 5.0.The nurse should carefully monitor the patient for which signs and symptoms?

The nurse is assessing the hydration status of the patient.Which action(s)demonstrates knowledge of proper assessment?

The nurse explains to the 85-year-old patient with a temperature that,with each degree of fever,the body loses _____% of water.

After selecting an appropriate fluid,which action should the nurse take to correctly flush a PRN lock?