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

The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient with uncontrolled nausea and vomiting.The patient has a history of alcoholism and diabetes.After receiving these orders from the health care provider,which order(s)should the nurse question?

The nurse uses a picture to show how ions equalize their concentration by which passive transport process?

The nurse reminds the patient that the three body mechanisms that attempt to compensate to correct acid-base imbalances are the __________ system,the __________ system,and the __________.

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 3

Which term describes the active transport process that moves sodium and potassium into or out of cells?

The patient with long-term obstructive pulmonary disease has a pH of 7,HCO₃- of 18 mEq/L,and a PaCO₂ of 40 mm Hg.These laboratory values are consistent with which acid-base imbalance?

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 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with a potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L.The nurse should carefully monitor the patient for which potential problem?

The nurse demonstrates knowledge of IV solutions by identifying that the IV solution which provides free water,as well as 340 calories/L,is ______________.

The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient.Which finding is the best early indicator of dehydration in this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient with metabolic acidosis.Which assessment finding reveals that the compensatory mechanism to correct this imbalance is in effect?

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 5