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Fluid Volume Deficit (Hypovolemia) CORRECT ANSWER--Lost of water and electrolytes Fluid Volume Deficit (Hypovolemia) Contributing Factors CORRECT ANSWER--vomiting -diarrhea -burns/sweating -gastric suction Fluid Volume Deficit (Hypovolemia) Signs and Symptoms CORRECT ANSWER--Acute weight loss -Decrease skin turgor -Decrease BP -Increase HR -Cool, clammy, pale skin Fluid Volume Deficit (Hypovolemia) Nursing Implications CORRECT ANSWER--Monitor I & O -Daily weights -Orthostatic h...

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Chapter 13: Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance You are caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Your patients plan of care includes assessment of specific gravity every 4 hours. The results of this test will allow the nurse to assess what aspect of the patients health? Nutritional status Potassium balance Calcium balance Fluid volume status Ans: D Feedback: A specific gravity will detect if ...

BSN 205 Fluid and Electrolytes Sherpath Question and answers already passed 2024 Question 1 of 4 Susan assigns a nursing diagnosis of Excess Fluid Volume related to retention of excess body fluid as evidenced by edema, dyspnea, sudden weight gain, and activity intolerance. What is the selection of this nursing diagnosis based on? Select all that apply. Mrs. Ellis's diagnosis of heart failure Primary care provider's diagnosis Assessment findings of dependent edema and dyspnea History o...

Exam 1: NUR172/ NUR 172 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A – Hondros Q: Reasons for IV Therapy Answer: Resuscitation-goal to correct hypovolemic and septic shock Replacement-used after hemorrhage, GI losses, starvation Maintenance-used for patients on NPO Q: LPN can insert peripheral IV where Answer: antecubital space, forearm, and the hand Q: Length of IV catheter LPN may insert Answe...

What is the most common substance in the body? CORRECT ANSWER-water 60% What are things that can affect water in the body CORRECT ANSWER-age, gender, body fat, thirst, muscle Is more water inside or outside the cell? CORRECT ANSWER-more water inside the cell What are the 3 types of space in the body? CORRECT ANSWER-cellular intravasuclar interstitial What are the different ways to regulate body fluid compartments? CORRECT ANSWER-osmosis tonicity diffusion renal filtration sodi...

Hypertonic Solution CORRECT ANSWER-A solution with an osmolality higher than that of serum Hypotonic Solution CORRECT ANSWER-A solution with an osmolality lower than that of serum Isotonic Solution CORRECT ANSWER-A solution with the same osmolality as serum and other body fluids Osmosis CORRECT ANSWER-The process by which fluid moves across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration Tonicity CORRECT ANSWER-Fluid tension o...

NUR170/ NUR 170 Exam 4: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Galen Q: Small bowel obstruction post op interventions Answer: Vitals (BP & pulse) for fluid balance Pain management - analgesics Assess abdomen/bowels/ distention Replace electrolytes - mainly potassium Q: NGT Answer: Monitor drainage, tube patency, placement, maintain NPO status, mouth/nares care, keep patient in semi Fowler...

A client who has been immobile for a prolonged time develops hypercalcemia. Which findings are consistent with this condition? Select all that apply. 1 Bone pain 2 Convulsions 3 Muscle spasms 4 Tingling of extremities 5 Depressed deep tendon reflexes - 1 Bone pain 5 Depressed deep tendon reflexes A client who has been taking spironolactone is admitted to the hospital with hypokalemia. The nurse will assess the client for which clinical findings? Select all that apply. 1 Lethargy 2 Thr...