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Fluids and Electrolytes
1. The nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume overload. What is the best position for this
client?
A. tripod
B. flat supine
C. reverse trendelenburg
D. head of bed elevated
2. The nurse is caring for a client with decreased cardiac output secondary to heart failure with
fluid volume overload. The effects of diminished renal perfusion will have which physiologic
response?
A. diuresis
B. increased fluid retention
C. elevated bicarbonate level
D. paroxysmal idiopathic narcosis
3. The nurse is providing post-operative care to a craniotomy client. Diabetes insipidus is
suspected when the client’s urine output suddenly increases significantly. Which action takes
highest priority?
A. Continue to monitor urine output
B. Check a pulse
C. Check a blood pressure
D. Check level of consciousness (LOC)
4. The nurse is caring for a client with polyuria. A water conservation test is ordered. What
diagnosis is being ruled out?
A. psychogenic polydipsia
B. diabetes mellitus
C. renal failure
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D. hyperpituitarism
5. The nurse is called to a client’s room for shortness of breath. Which of the following are
causes of shortness of breath? (pick all that apply)
A. hypoxemia
B. anemia
C. decreased cardiac output
D. retained toxins
E. fluid overload
F. pain
G. ascites
6. Which of the following clients is at risk for hypomagnesemia?
A. Client with a history of heart disease
B. Client taking Magnesium based antacids
C. Client with a parathyroid disorder
D. Client admitted with alcohol abuse
7. The nurse has just gotten out of report and has the following patients. Which client would she
see first?
A. hyponatremia
B. hyperthermia
C. hypermagnesemia
D. hypomagnesemia
8. The nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism. The nurse will monitor the client for
which of the below complications? (choose all that apply)
A. kidney stones
B. diarrhea
C. osteoporosis
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