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What is the primary goal of treatment for fluid-volume deficit?
What is the primary goal of treatment for fluid-volume deficit?
- Increase fluid loss
- Decrease electrolyte levels
- Administer diuretics
- Restore fluid volume (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of fluid-volume deficit?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of fluid-volume deficit?
- Excessive perspiration
- Hemorrhage
- Diuresis (correct)
- Third-space fluid shifts
What effect can the use of diuretics have on fluid volume?
What effect can the use of diuretics have on fluid volume?
- Reduce risk of fluid-volume deficit
- Lead to a fluid deficit (correct)
- Increase fluid volume
- Restore electrolyte balance
Which condition does NOT increase the risk of fluid-volume deficit?
Which condition does NOT increase the risk of fluid-volume deficit?
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What is the effect of conditions that increase fluid loss on the risk of fluid-volume deficit?
What is the effect of conditions that increase fluid loss on the risk of fluid-volume deficit?
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Which electrolyte imbalance can potentially lead to both muscle cramps and fatal arrhythmias?
Which electrolyte imbalance can potentially lead to both muscle cramps and fatal arrhythmias?
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What role does sodium primarily play in regulating cellular activity?
What role does sodium primarily play in regulating cellular activity?
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Which condition is characterized by high sodium levels in the body?
Which condition is characterized by high sodium levels in the body?
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Dehydration can potentially result in which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Dehydration can potentially result in which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
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What consequence can hyperkalemia have on the body?
What consequence can hyperkalemia have on the body?
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