Interventions and Implementation in Managing Electrolyte Imbalances
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What is the potential consequence of too rapid or excessive infusion of any IV fluid?

  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Fluid overload (correct)
  • Hypotension
  • Dehydration
  • Which type of IV solution is specifically mentioned as having the potential to cause serious problems if infused too rapidly or excessively?

  • Hypotonic solution
  • Hypertonic solution (correct)
  • Blood transfusion
  • Isotonic solution
  • In the context of IV therapy, what is the purpose of crystalloids?

  • Provide nutrition
  • Maintain electrolyte balance (correct)
  • Enhance oxygen delivery
  • Increase blood viscosity
  • What is an important consideration when administering IV fluids to avoid electrolyte imbalances?

    <p>Monitoring fluid intake and output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be a component of parenteral replacement of fluids and electrolytes?

    <p>Colloids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key risk associated with excessive electrolyte replacement?

    <p>Hyperkalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of solution has an osmolarity higher than that of blood plasma?

    <p><em>Hypertonic solution</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of blood transfusion therapy?

    <p><em>Transfusion reaction</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

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