A post-op client is on furosemide. They complain of muscle weakness and an irregular heartbeat. Labs: K⁺ 2.8 mEq/L. What intervention should the nurse anticipate?

A client with hypoparathyroidism develops tingling around the mouth and a positive Trousseau’s sign. What is the most urgent nursing action?

What is the primary risk of administering fluids too rapidly?

A client presents with sodium 155 mEq/L, dry mucous membranes, and confusion. Which fluid would you expect to administer?

A client with CKD has potassium 6.8 mEq/L and peaked T waves on ECG. What is the priority treatment?

While planning care for elderly individuals, the nurse remembers the elderly are at a higher risk for developing dehydration because they have a(n):

Electrolytes are the same as ____ in the body.

Which of the following findings in Mr. Lopez are consistent with hypokalemia? (Select all that apply.)

A. Muscle weakness
B. U waves on ECG
C. Hyperactive bowel sounds
D. Irregular heartbeat/PVCs
E. Fruity breath odor

Which finding indicates fluid volume overload?

Which interventions are appropriate for a client with SIADH?

A client on furosemide complains of leg cramps. ECG shows U waves. K⁺ is 2.9 mEq/L.

Which nursing action is appropriate?

Which findings are consistent with fluid volume deficit? (Select all that apply.)

A client with chronic alcoholism has Mg²⁺ 1.0 mg/dL, tremors, and hyperactive reflexes.
Which finding is most concerning?

What is the main concern when administering fluids to a patient with heart disease?

What is the potential complication of using hypotonic fluids in fluid therapy?

What is the role of bicarbonate in fluid therapy?

ADH is created in the:

What is the main function of the Loop of Henle?

What is the role of aldosterone in the kidneys?

Px 2 has what condition?

A 52-year-old client is admitted with a serum calcium of 7.0 mg/dL. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

Where will the water move?

A nurse cares for a patient with diabetes insipidus. Which finding should the nurse expect?

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A nurse is caring for a client with severe diarrhea for 3 days. The client’s labs show sodium 130 mEq/L, potassium 3.0 mEq/L, and chloride 94 mEq/L. Which IV fluid prescription would the nurse expect to help correct these losses?

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While assessing a client, the nurse taps over the facial nerve just in front of the ear and observes twitching of the facial muscles. This finding indicates which electrolyte imbalance?

A client with chronic alcoholism is admitted with tremors and confusion. The ECG shows torsades de pointes. Which electrolyte imbalance does the nurse suspect?