MED SURG 1: EXAM 2
MED SURG 1: EXAM 2 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% PASS (A+ CERTIFIED) Fluid volume deficit (hypovolemia) Answer abnormal loss of body fluids, different then dehydration Fluid volume deficit, risk factors Answer fever, diuretics, hemorrhage, vomiting, ng suction, diarrhea, inadequate fluid intake, burns Fluid volume deficit , assessment Answer -dry mucous membrane -increased pulse -decreased urine output -weight loss -postural hypotension -concentrated urine -decreased skin turgor Fluid volume excess (hypervolemia) Answer excessive intake of fluids; abnormal retention of fluids Fluid volume excess Risk factors Answer excessive iv fluids, heart failure, renal failure, Siadh, long term use of corticosteroids Fluid volume excess Assessment Answer -hypertension -edema -bounding pulse -polyuria -weight gain -dyspnea and crackles Fluid volume excess Interprofessional cares Answer diuretics, fluid restriction, sodium restriction Nursing interventions Fluid volume excess and deficit Answer monitor intake and output, monitor cardiovascular system, monitor respiratory system, monitor neurologic system, gather daily weights, skin care, safety, fluid therapy Hypernatremia (high sodium) Answer elevated serum sodium occurring with inadequate water intake, water loss, and sodium gain Hypernatremia Risk factors Answer -excessive sodium intake -inadequate water intake -excessive water loss Hypernatremia Assessment Answer -restlessness -agitation -weakness -lethargy -seizure -coma Hypernatremia Interventions Answer monitor sodium levels, replace fluids, restrict sodium in diet Hyponatremia (low sodium) Answer decreased serum sodium occurring with less of sodium- containing fluids, excess water retention Hyponatremia Risk factors Answer excessive sodium loss, inadequate sodium intake (fasting), excessive water gain Hyponatremia Assessment Answer -irritability -confusion
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