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What percentage of a typical adult's weight is comprised of body fluids?
What percentage of a typical adult's weight is comprised of body fluids?
Which factor leads to younger individuals having a higher body fluid percentage?
Which factor leads to younger individuals having a higher body fluid percentage?
What is a characteristic of third spacing?
What is a characteristic of third spacing?
Which electrolyte is a major cation found in body fluids?
Which electrolyte is a major cation found in body fluids?
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Which fluid compartment contains the majority of the body's fluid?
Which fluid compartment contains the majority of the body's fluid?
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What type of IV solution has a higher osmolality than serum?
What type of IV solution has a higher osmolality than serum?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of electrolytes?
Which of the following is NOT a function of electrolytes?
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In what condition does 'third spacing' commonly occur?
In what condition does 'third spacing' commonly occur?
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What is the condition called when fluid accumulates in the tissue spaces, causing swelling?
What is the condition called when fluid accumulates in the tissue spaces, causing swelling?
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What is the serum sodium level indicative of hyponatremia?
What is the serum sodium level indicative of hyponatremia?
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Which of the following is NOT a common source of fluid loss from the body?
Which of the following is NOT a common source of fluid loss from the body?
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What is a clinical manifestation of sodium deficit (hyponatremia)?
What is a clinical manifestation of sodium deficit (hyponatremia)?
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What should be monitored in a patient with sodium deficit (hyponatremia)?
What should be monitored in a patient with sodium deficit (hyponatremia)?
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Which condition is characterized by a serum sodium level exceeding 145 mEq/L?
Which condition is characterized by a serum sodium level exceeding 145 mEq/L?
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What is a potential cause of hypernatremia?
What is a potential cause of hypernatremia?
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What type of solution may be prescribed for sodium replacement?
What type of solution may be prescribed for sodium replacement?
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What is a potential symptom of severe hypernatremia?
What is a potential symptom of severe hypernatremia?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended management for hypokalemia?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended management for hypokalemia?
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What constitutes a common cause of potassium deficit?
What constitutes a common cause of potassium deficit?
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What is the normal range for serum potassium concentration?
What is the normal range for serum potassium concentration?
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What nursing action is essential when managing a patient with signs of hypokalemia?
What nursing action is essential when managing a patient with signs of hypokalemia?
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Which of the following is an expected symptom of hyperkalemia?
Which of the following is an expected symptom of hyperkalemia?
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Which treatment is suggested for hyperkalemia?
Which treatment is suggested for hyperkalemia?
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What is a key clinical manifestation of hypokalemia?
What is a key clinical manifestation of hypokalemia?
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What is a characteristic of an isotonic solution?
What is a characteristic of an isotonic solution?
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Which of the following is classified as a hypertonic solution?
Which of the following is classified as a hypertonic solution?
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Which solution is considered hypotonic?
Which solution is considered hypotonic?
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What is the role of water in the human body?
What is the role of water in the human body?
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What does homeostasis refer to?
What does homeostasis refer to?
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Which transport process requires carrier molecules?
Which transport process requires carrier molecules?
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How does diffusion occur?
How does diffusion occur?
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What blood pH level indicates acidosis?
What blood pH level indicates acidosis?
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What can result from fluctuations in the amount of water in the body?
What can result from fluctuations in the amount of water in the body?
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Which of the following is NOT a body system that regulates acid-base balance?
Which of the following is NOT a body system that regulates acid-base balance?
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Which buffer system is primarily responsible for regulating pH in intracellular fluids?
Which buffer system is primarily responsible for regulating pH in intracellular fluids?
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What is the most common cause of metabolic acidosis?
What is the most common cause of metabolic acidosis?
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Which of the following interventions is appropriate for managing fluid volume deficit?
Which of the following interventions is appropriate for managing fluid volume deficit?
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How is respiratory acidosis commonly caused?
How is respiratory acidosis commonly caused?
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What arterial blood gas value indicates a normal bicarbonate level?
What arterial blood gas value indicates a normal bicarbonate level?
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Which condition can lead to metabolic alkalosis?
Which condition can lead to metabolic alkalosis?
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