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What assessment finding would a nurse most likely note in a client suspected of experiencing fluid volume deficit?

Who among the following clients would be at highest risk for developing fluid volume excess?

Which client is at highest risk for developing a potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L (5.5 mmol/L)?

Which laboratory finding would most support a diagnosis of fluid volume excess in a client?

Which assessment finding would be inconsistent with a diagnosis of fluid volume deficit in a client?

Which client should the nurse prioritize assessment for fluid volume excess?

What additional sign would the nurse expect to note in a client with hyponatremia?

Which condition most likely caused a serum phosphorus level of 1.8 mg/dL (0.58 mmol/L)?

Through which type of excretion does insensible fluid loss occur?

In a group of clients, who is most likely at risk for a fluid volume deficit?

Which symptom would not typically be observed in a client with hyponatremia?

Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with generalized muscle weakness?

What is the normal serum calcium level?

What electrocardiographic changes occur in a client with hypocalcemia?

What electrocardiographic changes are indicative of hypercalcemia?

In a client with Crohn’s disease, what calcium level indicates hypocalcemia?

What type of waves occur with myocardial infarction?

Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with ST depression and prominent U waves on an ECG?

What electrocardiographic changes are expected when hyperkalemia exists?

What serum sodium level range is considered normal?

Which condition is indicated by a serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L?

Who is at risk for hypernatremia among the following?

Which of the following changes is NOT associated with hyperkalemia?

What cognitive skill is required to recognize the expected electrocardiographic changes in hyperkalemia?

What are insensible losses?

Why are urination, wound drainage, and gastrointestinal tract losses considered sensible losses?

Which of the following is an example of sensible fluid loss?

Why can't fluid loss through the skin be measured accurately?

What distinguishes insensible losses from sensible losses?

Why are insensible losses considered difficult to measure accurately?

Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to note in a client with hypocalcemia and lactose intolerance?

In a client with Crohn’s disease and a calcium level of 8 mg/dL (2 mmol/L), which electrocardiogram pattern should the nurse monitor for?

For a client with chronic kidney disease and a potassium level of 5.7 mEq/L (5.7 mmol/L), what ECG change might the nurse observe?

Which client is at risk for the development of a sodium level at 130 mEq/L (130 mmol/L)?

What would be a concerning sign in a client with chronic kidney disease and a potassium level of 5.7 mEq/L (5.7 mmol/L)?

Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with prolonged ST segment and tall peaked T waves on an ECG?

What additional sign would the nurse expect to note in a client with hyponatremia?

Which client is most likely at risk for a fluid volume deficit?

What condition most likely caused the serum phosphorus level of 1.8 mg/dL?

What type of excretion does insensible fluid loss occur through?

What electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with generalized muscle weakness?

Through which type of excretion does insensible fluid loss NOT occur?

What is the main reason why potassium chloride should always be diluted in IV fluid and infused via an infusion pump?

Why should the nurse carefully monitor the IV site during the administration of potassium chloride?

What action should the nurse take if the urinary output during potassium chloride administration falls below 30 mL/hr?

Why is giving potassium chloride by IV push considered dangerous?

What is the primary reason for the nurse to ensure that the IV bag containing potassium chloride is accurately labeled?

Why is it important for the nurse to monitor for infiltration during the administration of potassium chloride?

Which electrocardiographic changes are expected in a client with hyperkalemia?

What serum sodium level indicates hyponatremia?

Which client is at risk for hypernatremia?

What is the normal serum sodium level range?

Which condition can cause a serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L?

What cognitive skill is required to recognize the expected electrocardiographic changes in hyperkalemia?

Which condition is most likely to cause a client to be at risk for fluid volume excess based on the text?

What electrolyte imbalance is associated with prolonged QT interval on an ECG?

Which client condition would most likely lead to a serum phosphorus level of 1.8 mg/dL (0.58 mmol/L)?

In a client with Crohn’s disease, what calcium level indicates hypercalcemia?

Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with muscle tetany and Chvostek's sign?

What cognitive skill is required to anticipate the effects of increased intravenous fluid replacement on a client's fluid balance?