Fluid & Electrolyte Nclex 96 Questions And Answers

d. K = 3.2 - ️️Nurse would be most concerned about which lab values obtained fro ma client receiving furosemide (Lasix) therapy? a. BUN 20 b. K 3.4 c. Creatinine 1.1 d. K 3.2 b. K - ️️Furosemide inhibits reabsorption of sodium, water, and K leading to diuresis. ** The most common electrolyte disturbance associated with furosemde admin is hypokalemia Nurse inserts a nasogastric tube, and it immediately drains 1000 mL of fluid. Which of the follwoing electrolyte level is of greatest concern at this time? a. Na b. K c. Cl d. CO2 d. Hypocalcemia - ️️Hypokalemia is almost universal complication of loss of gastric hydrochloric acid. Metabolic alkalosis results. Other electrolytes may be affected, but not to the degree of potassium homeostasis is altered.