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What is the mist accurate way for Daily Weights
the nurse to evaluate fluid
balance?
What can be a indicator of fluid Decreased alertness since admission
and electrolyte imbalances?
What can a change in LOC be a ECF excess, ECF deficit, hypernatremia, hyponatremia,
indicator of? hypokalemia, or metabolic alkalosis
What is the most common Renal failure
history and manifestations Unresponsive to questions
consistent with Decreased deep tendon reflexes
hypermagnesemia?
Which is the most important Laryngeal stridor
assessment finding of
hypocalcemia (<9) to report to
the provider?
, What is the range for >145 mEq/L
hypernatremia?
What is the range for <135 mEq/L
hyponatremia?
What is the patient at risk for Cardiac dysrhythmias
with well above normal levels of
calcium?
What action should the nurse Check the blood pressure ensuring adequate circulation
take first when the patient
history suggests a fluid volume
deficit?
What is the most urgent concern Decreased BP (systemic hypoperfusion)
with possible hypovolemia?
What is a sign of hypokalemia? Generalized weakness
What is a sign of hypocalcemia? Facial muscle spasms
If a patient had hypokalemia, Orange juice
what would they be advised to
drink?
What is a sign of hyperkalemia? Loose stools
What should the nurse advise Drink apple juice instead of orange juice for breakfast
the patient to do when taking
spironolactone (a potassium-
sparing drug)?
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Terms in this set (49)
What is the mist accurate way for Daily Weights
the nurse to evaluate fluid
balance?
What can be a indicator of fluid Decreased alertness since admission
and electrolyte imbalances?
What can a change in LOC be a ECF excess, ECF deficit, hypernatremia, hyponatremia,
indicator of? hypokalemia, or metabolic alkalosis
What is the most common Renal failure
history and manifestations Unresponsive to questions
consistent with Decreased deep tendon reflexes
hypermagnesemia?
Which is the most important Laryngeal stridor
assessment finding of
hypocalcemia (<9) to report to
the provider?
, What is the range for >145 mEq/L
hypernatremia?
What is the range for <135 mEq/L
hyponatremia?
What is the patient at risk for Cardiac dysrhythmias
with well above normal levels of
calcium?
What action should the nurse Check the blood pressure ensuring adequate circulation
take first when the patient
history suggests a fluid volume
deficit?
What is the most urgent concern Decreased BP (systemic hypoperfusion)
with possible hypovolemia?
What is a sign of hypokalemia? Generalized weakness
What is a sign of hypocalcemia? Facial muscle spasms
If a patient had hypokalemia, Orange juice
what would they be advised to
drink?
What is a sign of hyperkalemia? Loose stools
What should the nurse advise Drink apple juice instead of orange juice for breakfast
the patient to do when taking
spironolactone (a potassium-
sparing drug)?
