NUR 345 Fluid and Electrolytes Review
Questions and Correct Answers
The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with hypokalemia. which findings does
the nurse expect when assessing the client? ✅the ECG has a depressed ST segment
and inverted T wave
The nurse provides care for a client after a total abdominal hysterectomy. The nurse
notes the client's vital signs are apical pulse 102 and thready, respiration 28 per minute,
and supine blood pressure 88/50. The client is weak and restless with skin that is pale,
moist, and cool to the touch. Which intervention would the nurse take to care for the
client? ✅administer oxygen at two to three liters per minute
The client diagnosed with ulcerative colitis has 20 liquid stools per day. The stools
contain blood and mucous. Due to the characteristics of the stool, which diagnostic test
does the nurse frequently monitor to prevent complications? ✅electrolytes
which lab finding does the nurse expect if the client is diagnosed with fluid volume
deficit? ✅specific gravity 1.034
a client has an IV infusion flowing by gravity. The nurse determines the IV solution is
dripping too slowly. The nurse assesses the IV tubing is free of kinks, the IV catheter is
in the vein, and the site is not infiltrated. The nurse repositions the client's arm. Which is
the appropriate reason for the nurse performing this action? ✅to increase the infusion
to the desired flow rate
the nurse assesses an older adult client and prepares to admin a prescribed iV
potassium supplement. Which assessment finding concerns the nurse? ✅the client
reports history of low urine output
the nurse provides care for an adolescent client diagnosed with a superficial partial
thickness burn. Which finding does the nurse expect? ✅the client's skin is red and
tender with no blisters
the nurse cares for the client diagnosed with hypotonic dehydration. Which lab study
does the nurse monitor in the client? ✅sodium
a client diagnosed with hypertension has been prescribed a diuretic to take daily. The
client experiences lower leg cramps. The nurse notes the serum potassium level is 2.9.
Which intervention does the nurse perform to assist to maintaining a normal potassium?
✅teaches the client about the importance of eating bananas and drinking OJ
Questions and Correct Answers
The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with hypokalemia. which findings does
the nurse expect when assessing the client? ✅the ECG has a depressed ST segment
and inverted T wave
The nurse provides care for a client after a total abdominal hysterectomy. The nurse
notes the client's vital signs are apical pulse 102 and thready, respiration 28 per minute,
and supine blood pressure 88/50. The client is weak and restless with skin that is pale,
moist, and cool to the touch. Which intervention would the nurse take to care for the
client? ✅administer oxygen at two to three liters per minute
The client diagnosed with ulcerative colitis has 20 liquid stools per day. The stools
contain blood and mucous. Due to the characteristics of the stool, which diagnostic test
does the nurse frequently monitor to prevent complications? ✅electrolytes
which lab finding does the nurse expect if the client is diagnosed with fluid volume
deficit? ✅specific gravity 1.034
a client has an IV infusion flowing by gravity. The nurse determines the IV solution is
dripping too slowly. The nurse assesses the IV tubing is free of kinks, the IV catheter is
in the vein, and the site is not infiltrated. The nurse repositions the client's arm. Which is
the appropriate reason for the nurse performing this action? ✅to increase the infusion
to the desired flow rate
the nurse assesses an older adult client and prepares to admin a prescribed iV
potassium supplement. Which assessment finding concerns the nurse? ✅the client
reports history of low urine output
the nurse provides care for an adolescent client diagnosed with a superficial partial
thickness burn. Which finding does the nurse expect? ✅the client's skin is red and
tender with no blisters
the nurse cares for the client diagnosed with hypotonic dehydration. Which lab study
does the nurse monitor in the client? ✅sodium
a client diagnosed with hypertension has been prescribed a diuretic to take daily. The
client experiences lower leg cramps. The nurse notes the serum potassium level is 2.9.
Which intervention does the nurse perform to assist to maintaining a normal potassium?
✅teaches the client about the importance of eating bananas and drinking OJ
