CHAPTER 16 FLUID, ELECTROLYTE, AND ACID-BASE IMBALANCESLEWIS MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING, 10TH EDITION VERIFIED LATEST 2024 MULTIPLE CHOICE

. The nurse is caring for a patient with a massive burn injury and possible hypovolemia. Which assessment data will be of most concern to the nurse? b. Blood pressure is 90/40 mm Hg. 2. A patient who has a small cell carcinoma of the lung develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should notify the health care provider about which assessment finding? b. Serum sodium level of 120 mg/dL 3. A patient with multiple draining wounds is admitted for hypovolemia. Which assessment would be the most accurate way for the nurse to evaluate fluid balance? b. Daily weight 4. The home health nurse cares for an alert and oriented older adult patient with a history of dehydration. Which instructions should the nurse give this patient related to fluid intake? b. “Increase fluids if your mouth feels dry.” 5. A patient who is taking a potassium-wasting diuretic for treatment of hypertension complains of generalized weakness. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take? d. Suggest that the health care provider order a basic metabolic panel. 6. Spironolactone (Aldactone), an aldosterone antagonist, is prescribed for a patient. Which statement by the patient indicates that the teaching about this medication has been effective? d. “I will drink apple juice instea