FA davis - Fluid and Electrolyte Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Which foods should be recommended for a client with a low
magnesium level? Select all that apply.
a.) red meat
b.) green vegetables
c.) cereal
d.) grains
e.) nuts -
correct answer ✅b, c, d, e
- all high in magnesium
Which client is exhibiting third spacing of body fluids?
a.) a client with lower-extremity edema
b.) a client with swelling in the knee joint
c.) a client with excess fluid in the vascular compartment
d.) a client with increased ascites in the abdominal cavity -
correct answer ✅d.) ascites is an example of third spacing of fluid,
as this fluid is unavailable to the rest of the body.
, FA davis - Fluid and Electrolyte Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Which are examples of electrolytes? Select all that apply.
a.) sodium
b.) Iron
c.) potassium
d.) oxygen
e.) calcium -
correct answer ✅a, c, e
- all contain an electrical charge when dissolved in water; and are
vital to the body
Which dietary changes should the nurse instruct a client with
hypertension to make to control electrolyte and fluid balance?
Select all that apply.
a.) limit sodium intake
b.) increase calcium intake
c.) decrease carbohydrates
d.) control phosphorus intake
e.) increase potassium consumption -
correct answer ✅a, b, e
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Which foods should be recommended for a client with a low
magnesium level? Select all that apply.
a.) red meat
b.) green vegetables
c.) cereal
d.) grains
e.) nuts -
correct answer ✅b, c, d, e
- all high in magnesium
Which client is exhibiting third spacing of body fluids?
a.) a client with lower-extremity edema
b.) a client with swelling in the knee joint
c.) a client with excess fluid in the vascular compartment
d.) a client with increased ascites in the abdominal cavity -
correct answer ✅d.) ascites is an example of third spacing of fluid,
as this fluid is unavailable to the rest of the body.
, FA davis - Fluid and Electrolyte Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Which are examples of electrolytes? Select all that apply.
a.) sodium
b.) Iron
c.) potassium
d.) oxygen
e.) calcium -
correct answer ✅a, c, e
- all contain an electrical charge when dissolved in water; and are
vital to the body
Which dietary changes should the nurse instruct a client with
hypertension to make to control electrolyte and fluid balance?
Select all that apply.
a.) limit sodium intake
b.) increase calcium intake
c.) decrease carbohydrates
d.) control phosphorus intake
e.) increase potassium consumption -
correct answer ✅a, b, e
