ATI FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES PACKAGE DEAL

Loss of water from the body without the loss of electrolytes is called what? Dehydration Loss of water and electrolytes from the ECF is called what? Isotonic FVD (Hypovelemia) Fluid volume deficit can lead to what kind of shock? Hypovolemic Name 3 causes of Hypovolemia Exces...

A nurse is assessing a client who has a serum calcium level of 8.1 mg/dL. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to assess? -Deep tendon reflexes -Cardiac rhythm -Peripheral sensation -Bowel sounds Cardiac rhythm When using the airway, breathing, circulation approach...

A nurse is admitting a client who has a serum calcium level of 12.3 mg/dL and initiates cardiac monitoring. which of the following findings should the nurse expect during the initial assessment? Lethargy -Above reference range; generalized weakness and confusion common A nurse is admitting ...

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is dehydrated. Which of the following BUN lab values should the nurse report to the provider? A.) 25 mg/dL B.) 13 mg/dL C.) 10 mg/dL D.) 18 mg/dL A.) 25 mg/dL Rationale: The expected reference range for BUN values is 10 to 20 mg/dL....

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has heart failure and a prescription to receive a unit of packed red blood cells. The nurse should plan for the blood to infuse over which of the following lengths of time? a. 1 hr b. 2 hr c. 4 hr d. 6 hr c. 4 hr Rationale: The transfusion sho...

While reviewing a clients lab results, a nurse sees the serum calcium is 8.0mg/dL. What actions should the nurse take? Implement seizure precautions because of the decreased calcium levels A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at risk for developing respiratory acidosis following ...

A nurse is planning care for a client who has experienced excessive fluid loss. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Administer IV fluids to the client evenly over 24 hours Encourage the client to rise slowly when standing up Weigh the client ever...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription to receives one unit of packed red blood cells. The client's blood type is AB+, and the nurse receives a unit of A- blood from the blood bank. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Verify the unit of blood with another nurse. ...

A nurse is planning care for a client who has experienced excessive fluid loss. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A. Administer IV fluids evenly over 24 hr. B. Provide the client with a salt substitute. C. Assess for pitting edema. D. Encourage the...