Fluid Balance Exam 2 Questions & Answers Davis
Advantage
intracellular space is dry
extracellular spaces
are swollen
1. The nurse is caring for a client with a hypotonic emesis
fluid ordered for infusion. What would be the
reason for this type of fluid being used? Select all
that apply. Intracellular space is swollen.
Intracellular space is dry.
Both extracellular and intracellular space is equal.
Extracellular spaces are dry.
Extracellular spaces are swollen.
2. The nurse is concerned about fluid loss for the at-
risk
client. What should be included in the output measure- urine
ment? Select all that apply.
Wound drainage
Emesis
Sweat
Urine
Sputum
3. The nurse receives hand-off report on each of the client who has
these clients. Who is at the greatest risk for
fluid volume excess? heart failure
The client recovering from a large abdominal
surgery. The client with diarrhea for the past
three days
The client with heart failure
The client who's semiconscious and unable to drink
water
1/
3
Advantage
intracellular space is dry
extracellular spaces
are swollen
1. The nurse is caring for a client with a hypotonic emesis
fluid ordered for infusion. What would be the
reason for this type of fluid being used? Select all
that apply. Intracellular space is swollen.
Intracellular space is dry.
Both extracellular and intracellular space is equal.
Extracellular spaces are dry.
Extracellular spaces are swollen.
2. The nurse is concerned about fluid loss for the at-
risk
client. What should be included in the output measure- urine
ment? Select all that apply.
Wound drainage
Emesis
Sweat
Urine
Sputum
3. The nurse receives hand-off report on each of the client who has
these clients. Who is at the greatest risk for
fluid volume excess? heart failure
The client recovering from a large abdominal
surgery. The client with diarrhea for the past
three days
The client with heart failure
The client who's semiconscious and unable to drink
water
1/
3
