Exam 17: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

When evaluating the response to treatment for a patient with a fluid imbalance, the most important assessment to include is

A patient with hypercalcemia is being cared for on the medical unit. Nursing actions included on the care plan will include

The nurse assesses a pregnant patient with eclampsia who is receiving IV magnesium sulfate and obtains all the following information. Which of these assessment data is most important to report to the health care provider immediately?

A recently admitted patient has a small-cell carcinoma of the lung, which is causing the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse will monitor carefully for

When teaching a patient with renal failure about a low-phosphate diet, the nurse will include information to restrict

The nurse obtains all of the following assessment data about a patient with fluid-volume deficit caused by a massive burn injury. Which of the following assessment data will be of greatest concern?

A patient with advanced lung cancer is admitted to the ED with urinary retention caused by renal calculi. Which of these laboratory values will require the most immediate action by the nurse?

To prevent laryngeal spasms and respiratory arrest in a patient who is at risk for hypocalcemia, an early sign of hypocalcemia the nurse should assess for is

A diabetic patient with poor glucose control develops diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse notes that a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis has rapid, deep respirations. Which collaborative intervention will the nurse anticipate implementing?

A patient has the following ABG results: pH 7.32, PaO₂ 88 mm Hg, PaCO₂ 37 mm Hg, and HCO₃ 16 mEq/L. The nurse interprets these results as

A patient is receiving 3% NaCl solution for correction of hyponatremia. During administration of the solution, the most important assessment for the nurse to monitor is