A client with hyponatremia is admitted. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?

The nurse reviews a client’s lab results: Na+ 150 mEq/L. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

Which IV solution is isotonic and used for fluid volume replacement in hypovolemia?

A nurse is providing care for a client with potassium level 2.8 mEq/L. Which food should the nurse encourage?

Which lab value indicates hypercalcemia?

The nurse recognizes which manifestation as a symptom of hypomagnesemia?

The nurse recognizes which manifestation as a symptom of hypomagnesemia?

Which of the following nursing actions prevents air embolism during central line removal?

The nurse is assessing a client receiving a hypertonic solution. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

A nurse caring for a client with dehydration evaluates that fluid replacement is effective when which finding is noted?

The nurse is assessing a client with hypervolemia. Which finding requires immediate attention?

A client’s lab results show potassium 6.2 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse anticipate?

Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias?

The nurse reviews a client’s serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L. Which intervention is appropriate?

Which finding is expected in a client with hypernatremia?

A nurse is reviewing a client’s chart. Which finding indicates hypocalcemia?

Which IV solution is hypertonic?

The nurse caring for a client with dehydration should monitor for which manifestation?

A nurse suspects hyponatremia when the client exhibits which symptom?

Which lab test best measures a client’s hydration status?

The nurse identifies which condition as a risk factor for hypokalemia?

Which electrolyte should be closely monitored in a client receiving loop diuretics?

Which electrolyte should be closely monitored in a client receiving loop diuretics?

The nurse reviews a client’s calcium level of 7.8 mg/dL. What symptom should the nurse monitor?

Which lab value indicates normal magnesium?

A client with dehydration has a urine specific gravity of 1.035. What does this indicate?

The nurse is caring for a client with hypovolemia. Which IV fluid should the nurse anticipate administering?

Which hormone increases water reabsorption in the kidneys?

Which condition can lead to hyperkalemia?

A client receiving IV fluids develops swelling at the insertion site with cool, pale skin. What is the nurse’s priority action?

Which lab test is most useful in evaluating kidney function?

Which electrolyte imbalance would cause cardiac dysrhythmias?

The nurse identifies which client as most at risk for dehydration?

A nurse caring for a client with hypervolemia should expect which finding?

Which action should the nurse take to prevent infection with IV therapy?

Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely with long-term laxative abuse?

Which nursing assessment is priority for a client with hyperkalemia?

Which fluid is classified as hypotonic?

The nurse is monitoring for signs of hypovolemia. Which finding is consistent with this condition?

The nurse notes a client’s magnesium level is 0.7 mEq/L. What should the nurse anticipate administering?

A nurse observes peaked T waves on a client’s ECG. Which electrolyte imbalance should be suspected?

Which intervention is appropriate for a client with hypernatremia?

The nurse is caring for a client with severe dehydration. Which lab finding is expected?

Which electrolyte imbalance may occur in a client with chronic renal failure?

Which electrolyte is primarily found in the intracellular fluid?

A nurse identifies which as a symptom of hypocalcemia?

A client receiving blood transfusion develops itching and shortness of breath. What should the nurse do first?

Which electrolyte should be monitored in a client with diarrhea?

The nurse understands albumin plays which role in the body?

The nurse notes edema and crackles in a client’s lungs. Which fluid imbalance should the nurse suspect?

Which finding indicates effective treatment for hypovolemia?

Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely to cause tetany?

The nurse should monitor which lab value when a client is receiving IV potassium chloride?

A nurse caring for a client with hypermagnesemia should prepare to administer which medication if cardiac symptoms occur?

Which of the following is an example of insensible fluid loss?

Which electrolyte should be closely monitored in a client receiving digoxin therapy?

Which manifestation should alert the nurse to possible hypovolemia?

Which statement best describes osmosis?

Which action should the nurse take when administering IV magnesium sulfate?

Which client is at highest risk for hyperkalemia?

The nurse recognizes which value as normal serum osmolality?

A nurse reviews a patient’s BMP. Which value should be reported immediately?

Which fluid replacement should the nurse anticipate for a client with isotonic dehydration?

The nurse should teach a client taking furosemide to include which food in their diet?

Which finding indicates a potential complication of IV therapy?

Which lab finding confirms dehydration?

Which is an expected outcome after administering isotonic fluids for hypovolemia?

Which hormone conserves sodium and water in response to low blood volume?

Which symptom indicates fluid overload in a client receiving IV fluids?

Which type of fluid moves water out of the cell, causing cellular dehydration?

Which electrolyte is essential for cardiac electrical conduction?

Which action demonstrates safe IV potassium administration?

Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with a Chvostek’s sign?

Which nursing assessment should be priority for a client with hyponatremia?

Which of the following lab results should alert the nurse to hyperkalemia?

Which client is most likely to experience hypomagnesemia?

Which electrolyte imbalance increases the risk for digoxin toxicity?

Which nursing intervention promotes safety for a client with hypocalcemia?

The nurse should recognize which finding as a sign of hypervolemia?

Which assessment finding indicates dehydration in an older adult client?

Which fluid is appropriate for a client with hypernatremia and dehydration?

The nurse recognizes that ADH release results in which effect?

Which of the following findings indicates hypokalemia?

Which laboratory test provides information about serum protein affecting fluid balance?

A client receiving IV therapy complains of pain and redness along the vein. Which complication should the nurse suspect?

The nurse should expect which finding in a client with hypomagnesemia?

Which fluid type is best for a client who lost blood during surgery?

The nurse should recognize which as a normal serum calcium level?

Which electrolyte imbalance should be monitored in a client with parathyroid dysfunction?

Which action prevents infection when changing an IV dressing?

Which fluid imbalance results from inadequate fluid intake and excessive losses?

The nurse recognizes that diffusion involves:

Which finding is consistent with hypercalcemia?

The nurse should monitor which lab in a client receiving sodium bicarbonate?

A nurse is preparing to administer blood. Which IV solution should be used?

Which clinical finding is most concerning for a client receiving IV fluids?

The nurse recognizes that filtration occurs due to:

Which food should be encouraged for a client with hypocalcemia?

Which condition results from rapid infusion of hypotonic fluids?