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Which of the following is a classic sign of hypervolemia?
Which of the following is a classic sign of hypervolemia?
- Dry mucous membranes
- Pitting edema (correct)
- Poor skin turgor
- Flat neck veins
What physiological changes are associated with fluid volume excess?
What physiological changes are associated with fluid volume excess?
- Decreased blood pressure
- Increased serum osmolality
- Dilution of hematocrit (correct)
- Increased sodium concentrations
What symptom is likely to manifest in a patient with hypovolemia?
What symptom is likely to manifest in a patient with hypovolemia?
- Increased weight
- Bounding pulse
- Tachycardia (correct)
- Pitting edema
In the context of liver failure, what can occur due to the inability to produce enough albumin?
In the context of liver failure, what can occur due to the inability to produce enough albumin?
Which of the following symptoms indicate overhydration?
Which of the following symptoms indicate overhydration?
What is the primary cause of isotonic fluid volume deficit?
What is the primary cause of isotonic fluid volume deficit?
Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause hypertonic dehydration?
Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause hypertonic dehydration?
In assessing hydration status, what does an increase in plasma osmolality indicate?
In assessing hydration status, what does an increase in plasma osmolality indicate?
What is a common manifestation of isotonic fluid volume deficit?
What is a common manifestation of isotonic fluid volume deficit?
Which statement best describes isotonic fluid loss?
Which statement best describes isotonic fluid loss?
What is the immediate treatment focus for someone experiencing hypovolemia?
What is the immediate treatment focus for someone experiencing hypovolemia?
Which condition is commonly associated with isotonic fluid volume excess?
Which condition is commonly associated with isotonic fluid volume excess?
What is a sign that extracellular fluid is being lost in isotonic fluid volume deficit?
What is a sign that extracellular fluid is being lost in isotonic fluid volume deficit?
What is a common cause of hypernatremia?
What is a common cause of hypernatremia?
Which is NOT included in the nursing management of a client with hypernatremia?
Which is NOT included in the nursing management of a client with hypernatremia?
Which symptom is characteristic of hyponatremia?
Which symptom is characteristic of hyponatremia?
What is the maximum rate for IV potassium replacement to avoid complications?
What is the maximum rate for IV potassium replacement to avoid complications?
Which food is recommended to help manage hypokalemia?
Which food is recommended to help manage hypokalemia?
What condition can lead to hyperkalemia?
What condition can lead to hyperkalemia?
Which of the following parameters is NOT typically evaluated for a client with hyperkalemia?
Which of the following parameters is NOT typically evaluated for a client with hyperkalemia?
What should be the urine output at minimum before administering KCL?
What should be the urine output at minimum before administering KCL?
What percentage of total body mass do body fluids make up in adults?
What percentage of total body mass do body fluids make up in adults?
Which statement best describes the distribution of body fluids?
Which statement best describes the distribution of body fluids?
Which process allows for the continuous exchange of water and solutes among body fluid compartments?
Which process allows for the continuous exchange of water and solutes among body fluid compartments?
How does the body primarily gain water?
How does the body primarily gain water?
What is the primary hormone responsible for regulating water loss in the body?
What is the primary hormone responsible for regulating water loss in the body?
Which factor is primarily responsible for determining body fluid volume through urinary salt loss?
Which factor is primarily responsible for determining body fluid volume through urinary salt loss?
What effect does aldosterone have on the body regarding water retention?
What effect does aldosterone have on the body regarding water retention?
Which of the following statements about atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is true?
Which of the following statements about atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is true?
What distinguishes serum from plasma?
What distinguishes serum from plasma?
Which electrolyte is primarily found inside the cell?
Which electrolyte is primarily found inside the cell?
What electrolyte imbalance is associated with excessive sodium loss through vomiting or diarrhea?
What electrolyte imbalance is associated with excessive sodium loss through vomiting or diarrhea?
What condition may result from excessive intake of potassium?
What condition may result from excessive intake of potassium?
Which electrolyte is crucial for blood clotting?
Which electrolyte is crucial for blood clotting?
What symptom may indicate hypernatremia?
What symptom may indicate hypernatremia?
What does hypomagnesemia possibly lead to?
What does hypomagnesemia possibly lead to?
Which anion is the most abundant in extracellular fluid?
Which anion is the most abundant in extracellular fluid?
What condition is characterized by low sodium levels in the blood?
What condition is characterized by low sodium levels in the blood?
What is a likely consequence of hypocalcemia?
What is a likely consequence of hypocalcemia?
Which condition may result from excessive chloride intake?
Which condition may result from excessive chloride intake?
What is the function of bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the body?
What is the function of bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the body?
What may occur due to severe renal failure related to phosphate?
What may occur due to severe renal failure related to phosphate?
What might be a consequence of hypokalemia?
What might be a consequence of hypokalemia?
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