Etiologies associated with hypocalcemia may include all of the following except:          A. Renal failure      B. Inadequate intake calcium...

Mr. Wenceslao is scheduled to receive an isotonic solution; which one of the following is an example of such a solution?          A. D10% W ...

Maria, an 85-year-old patient with a feeding tube, has been experiencing severe watery stool. The patient is lethargic and has poor skin tur...

Mr. McPartlin suffered abrasions and lacerations after a vehicular accident. He was hospitalized and was treated for a couple of weeks. When...

Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to assess in hypercalcemia?          A. Prolonged QRS complex      B. Tetany      C. ...

Which of the following arterial blood gas (ABG) values indicates uncompensated metabolic alkalosis?          A. pH 7.48, PaCO2 42, HCO3 30  ...

Disease of which of the following structures is most likely to affect electrolyte reabsorption?          A. Glomerulus      B. Renal tubules...

A 22-year-old lady is displaying facial grimaces during her treatment in the hospital due to burn trauma. Which nursing intervention should ...

Which of the following is not an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with hypercalcemia?          A. Administering calcitonin    ...

The body’s compensation of metabolic alkalosis involves:          A. Increasing the respiratory rate      B. Decreasing the respiratory rate...

Christoff is diagnosed with hypermagnesemia. Symptoms of her condition may include:          A. Hypertension      B. Tachycardia      C. Hyp...

Lisa, a client with altered urinary function, is under the care of nurse Tine. Which intervention is appropriate to include when developing ...

A patient in which of the following disorders is at high risk to develop hypermagnesemia?          A. Insulin shock      B. Hyperadrenalism ...

When assessing a patient for metabolic alkalosis, the nurse would expect to find:          A. Low serum potassium      B. Changes in urine o...

Daniel who is a marathon runner is at high risk for fluid volume deficit. Which one of the following is a related factor?          A. Decrea...

Jeron is admitted to the hospital due to bacterial pneumonia. He is febrile, diaphoretic, and has shortness of breath and asthma. Which goal...

Nursing interventions for a patient with hypermagnesemia include administering calcium gluconate to:          A. Increase calcium levels.   ...

Which of the following blood products should be infused rapidly?          A. Packed red blood cells (PRBC)      B. Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)...

Jomarick is diagnosed with FVD; which of the following nursing diagnoses might apply to his condition?          A. Altered urinary eliminati...