EAQ CHAPTER 25
A nurse is caring for a patient with excess fluid volume. The patient has been put on
fluid restriction but reports thirst and demands water. What response should the nurse
make? - answer Give the patient chewing gum.
A nurse is caring for a patient with obesity. The patient tells the nurse, "I drink so much
water. I guess water also adds to my obesity!" What is an appropriate response by the
nurse? - answer “The more fat your body has, the less water there will be."
A patient reports decreased urination, lethargy, and weakness. The physical
assessment reveals flushed skin and a loss of skin turgor. Which condition does the
nurse suspect? - answer Hypernatremia
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the role of electrolytes in the
body. What statement made by a student indicates a need for additional teaching? -
answer Magnesium activates B-complex vitamins.
A nurse is teaching a group of students about fluid volume and electrolytes. Which
statement made by a student indicates effective learning? - answer"Women have a
lesser percentage of water in their bodies than men."
A nurse is caring for a patient with hypovolemia. The patient reports concentrated urine
and decreased urination. What does the nurse appropriately interpret about the patient's
pathology? - answerThe release of antidiuretic hormone has been stimulated
A patient has had chronic diarrhea for 3 months. The patient also suffers from repeated
bouts of vomiting. The nurse is reviewing the patient's laboratory report. What are the
possible findings in the laboratory study report? - answerSerum K+ levels are less than
3.5 mEq/L
A patient is diagnosed as having a serum pH level of 5.8 and a bicarbonate level of 24
mEq/L. Based on this data, what is the appropriate interpretation by the nurse? -
answerThe patient is at risk of death.
A patient is vomiting and has diarrhea. Which type of intravenous fluid will the nurse
expect the primary health care provider to prescribe for this patient? - answerIsotonic
fluid
A nurse is assessing a patient's weight to measure the change in fluid volume. The
patient is suffering from dehydration. What should the nurse do to maintain accuracy in
the measurement? - answerAdvise the patient to wear the same clothing for each
measurement.
A nurse is caring for a patient with excess fluid volume. The patient has been put on
fluid restriction but reports thirst and demands water. What response should the nurse
make? - answer Give the patient chewing gum.
A nurse is caring for a patient with obesity. The patient tells the nurse, "I drink so much
water. I guess water also adds to my obesity!" What is an appropriate response by the
nurse? - answer “The more fat your body has, the less water there will be."
A patient reports decreased urination, lethargy, and weakness. The physical
assessment reveals flushed skin and a loss of skin turgor. Which condition does the
nurse suspect? - answer Hypernatremia
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the role of electrolytes in the
body. What statement made by a student indicates a need for additional teaching? -
answer Magnesium activates B-complex vitamins.
A nurse is teaching a group of students about fluid volume and electrolytes. Which
statement made by a student indicates effective learning? - answer"Women have a
lesser percentage of water in their bodies than men."
A nurse is caring for a patient with hypovolemia. The patient reports concentrated urine
and decreased urination. What does the nurse appropriately interpret about the patient's
pathology? - answerThe release of antidiuretic hormone has been stimulated
A patient has had chronic diarrhea for 3 months. The patient also suffers from repeated
bouts of vomiting. The nurse is reviewing the patient's laboratory report. What are the
possible findings in the laboratory study report? - answerSerum K+ levels are less than
3.5 mEq/L
A patient is diagnosed as having a serum pH level of 5.8 and a bicarbonate level of 24
mEq/L. Based on this data, what is the appropriate interpretation by the nurse? -
answerThe patient is at risk of death.
A patient is vomiting and has diarrhea. Which type of intravenous fluid will the nurse
expect the primary health care provider to prescribe for this patient? - answerIsotonic
fluid
A nurse is assessing a patient's weight to measure the change in fluid volume. The
patient is suffering from dehydration. What should the nurse do to maintain accuracy in
the measurement? - answerAdvise the patient to wear the same clothing for each
measurement.
