Nursing 323 Exam 1 Questions and
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A client presents to the ED with a suspected fluid and
electrolyte imbalance. Lab results for the client are as follows:
Mg: 1.4, Ca: 9.1, K+: 2.9, Na: 134. The nurse is most
concerned about: - Correct Answers ✅The patient's
Potassium level
Which fluid will cause cells to shrink? - Correct Answers ✅A
hypertonic fluid
Which client would the nurse be most concerned about
developing fluid volume overload? - Correct Answers
✅Client who is in heart failure
A client presents to the Emergency Department (ED) with a
Magnesium level of 1.2. Which assessment question would be
most appropriate for the nurse to ask to help identify the
likely cause of this Mg level? - Correct Answers ✅"How
much alcohol do you drink every day?"
An older adult patient presents to the clinic with a low serum
protein level. Which assessment finding would the nurse
expect? - Correct Answers ✅Edema
A 76-yr-old patient with constipation has a fecal impaction
and is incontinent of liquid stool. Which action should the
, Nursing 323 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
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nurse take first? - Correct Answers ✅Manually remove the
impacted stool
A 68-year-old female patient admitted to the hospital with
dehydration is confused and incontinent of urine. Which
nursing action should be included in the plan of care? -
Correct Answers ✅Assist the patient to the bathroom
every 2 hours during the day.
A patient with chronic constipation and no other past medical
history asks the nurse about
the use of psyllium (Metamucil). Which information will the
nurse include in the response? - Correct Answers ✅The
patient should aim to drink 2 liters of fluid per day to prevent
impaction or
bowel obstruction.
A patient with an elevated BUN - Correct Answers ✅May
have nonrenal tissue destruction
A 55-year-old woman admitted for shoulder surgery asks the
nurse for a perineal pad, stating that laughing or coughing
causes leakage of urine. Which intervention is most
appropriate to include in the care plan? - Correct Answers
✅Teach the patient how to perform Kegel exercises.
Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
A client presents to the ED with a suspected fluid and
electrolyte imbalance. Lab results for the client are as follows:
Mg: 1.4, Ca: 9.1, K+: 2.9, Na: 134. The nurse is most
concerned about: - Correct Answers ✅The patient's
Potassium level
Which fluid will cause cells to shrink? - Correct Answers ✅A
hypertonic fluid
Which client would the nurse be most concerned about
developing fluid volume overload? - Correct Answers
✅Client who is in heart failure
A client presents to the Emergency Department (ED) with a
Magnesium level of 1.2. Which assessment question would be
most appropriate for the nurse to ask to help identify the
likely cause of this Mg level? - Correct Answers ✅"How
much alcohol do you drink every day?"
An older adult patient presents to the clinic with a low serum
protein level. Which assessment finding would the nurse
expect? - Correct Answers ✅Edema
A 76-yr-old patient with constipation has a fecal impaction
and is incontinent of liquid stool. Which action should the
, Nursing 323 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers (Top Grade Assured) 2026
Update
nurse take first? - Correct Answers ✅Manually remove the
impacted stool
A 68-year-old female patient admitted to the hospital with
dehydration is confused and incontinent of urine. Which
nursing action should be included in the plan of care? -
Correct Answers ✅Assist the patient to the bathroom
every 2 hours during the day.
A patient with chronic constipation and no other past medical
history asks the nurse about
the use of psyllium (Metamucil). Which information will the
nurse include in the response? - Correct Answers ✅The
patient should aim to drink 2 liters of fluid per day to prevent
impaction or
bowel obstruction.
A patient with an elevated BUN - Correct Answers ✅May
have nonrenal tissue destruction
A 55-year-old woman admitted for shoulder surgery asks the
nurse for a perineal pad, stating that laughing or coughing
causes leakage of urine. Which intervention is most
appropriate to include in the care plan? - Correct Answers
✅Teach the patient how to perform Kegel exercises.
