Med Surg Questions And Answers

Which patients are at risk for fluid volume excess? A. 64 year old male with a diagnosis of kidney failure B. 46 year old male who is training for a marathon C. 35 year old male with diarrhea and vomiting for the past 2 days D. 83 year old female with a diagnosis of a stroke and has trouble talking - A Which solution is considered a hypertonic IV solution? A. 0.9% sodium chloride B. Total parenteral nutrition C. 0.45% sodium chloride D. Lactated Ringers solution - B What happens to the size of cells within the tissues when an isotonic IV solution is administered? A. Cells enlarge B. Cells shrink C. The size of the cells remain unchanged - C True or False: The principle intracellular cation in the body is sodium. - False A nurse is planning care for a client with a fluid volume deficit. Which of the following are appropriate nursing actions? (Select all that apply) A. Administer a diuretic B. Turn the patient at least ever two hours C. infuse a hypertonic IV solution as ordered D. Teach the patient to sit on the side of bed first before standing E. Assess the patient's level of consciousness and mental status - B, D, E