Fluid and Electrolyte Test Bank 2024 with 100% Correct Answers

Fluid and Electrolyte Test Bank 2024 with 100% Correct Answers Which findings indicate that patient may have hypervolemia? Select all that apply. A. Increased, bounding pulse B. Jugular vein distention C. Presence of crackles D. Excessive thirst E. Elevated Blood pressure F. Orthostatic Hypotension *Ans* A, B, C, E An older adult patient at risk for fluid and electrolyte problems is carefully monitored by the nurse for the first indication of a fluid balance problem. What is the indication? A. Fever B. Elevated BP C. Poor Skin Turgor D. Mental Status Changes *Ans* D. Mental status Changes What are the consequences for a patient who does not meet the obligatory urine output? Select all that apply. A: Lethal electrolyte imbalances B: Alkalosis C: Urine becomes diluted D: Toxic build up of nitrogen E: Urine out put decreases F: Acidosis *Ans* A, D, F Which patient is at risk for excess insensible water loss? A. Patient with constant GI suctioning B: Patient with slow, deep respirations C. Patient receiving O2 therapy D. Patient with hypothermia *Ans* A. Gastric Suctioning Patients with which conditions are at greatest risk for deficient fluid volume? Select all that apply. A. Fever of 103 B. Extensive burns C. Thyroid Crisis D. Water intoxication E. Continuous fistula drainage F. Diabetes Insipidus *Ans* A, B, C, E, F The nurse is working in a long term care facility where there are numerous