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a nurse is admitting a client who reports nausea, vomiting, and
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weakness. the client has dry oral mucous membranes and blood
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pressure 102/64. which of the following findings should the nurse
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identify as manifestations of fluid volume deficit? (select all that
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apply)
a.) decreased skin turgor
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b.) concentrated urine
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c.) bradycardia
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d.) low grade fever
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e.) tachypnea
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a.) |\ decreased skin turgor |\ |\
b.) |\ concentrated urine |\
d.) |\ low grade fever
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e.) |\ tachypnea
a nurse is admitting an older adult client who reports a weight
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gain of 2.3 kg (5lb) in 48 hr. which of the following manifestations
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of fluid volume excess should the nurse expect? (select all that
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apply)
a.) dyspnea
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b.) edema |\
c.) bradycardia
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d.) hypertension
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e.) weakness
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a.) dyspnea
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b.) edema |\
, d.) hypertension
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e.) weakness
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a nurse is assessing a client who is dehydrated. which of the
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following findings should the nurse expect?|\ |\ |\ |\ |\
a.) moist skin
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b.) distended neck veins
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c.) increased urinary output
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d.) tachycardia
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d.) tachycardia
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a nurse is caring for a client in a long term care facility who has
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become weak, confused, and experienced dizziness when
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standing. the client's temperature is 38.3C (100.9F), pulse
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92/min, respirations 20/min, and blood pressure 108/60. which of
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the following actions should the nurse take?
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a.) initiate fluid restrictions to limit intake
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b.) check for peripheral edema
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c.) encourage the client to ambulate to promote oxygenation
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d.) monitor for orthostatic hypotension
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d.) monitor for orthostatic hypotension
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a nurse is caring for a client who has a blood sodium level 133
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meq/l and blood potassium level 3.4 meq/l. the nurse should
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recognize that which of the following treatments can result in
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these laboratory findings?
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a.) three tap water enemas
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b.) 0.9% sodium chloride solution IV at 50ml/hr
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c.) 5% dextrose with 0.45% sodium chloride solution with 20 meq
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of K+ IV at 80ml/hr
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d.) antibiotic therapy
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a.) three tap water enemas
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