Patient X is diagnosed with constipation. As a knowledgeable nurse, which nursing intervention is appropriate for maintaining normal bowel f...

Lee Angela’s lab test just revealed that her chloride level is 96 mEq/L. As a nurse, you would interpret this serum chloride level as:      ...

The net diffusion of water from one solution of water from one solution through a semipermeable membrane to another solution containing a lo...

The type of fluid used to manipulate fluid shifts among compartments states is:          A. Whole blood      B. TPN      C. Albumin      D. ...

Rogelio, a 32-year-old patient, is about to be discharged from the acute care setting. Which nursing intervention is the most important to i...

For a patient with hypomagnesemia, which of the following medications may become toxic?          A. Lasix      B. Digoxin      C. Calcium gl...

Which of the following statements provides the rationale for using a hypotonic solution for a patient with FVD?          A. A hypotonic solu...

Body fluids perform which of the following functions?          A. Transport nutrients      B. Transport electrical charges      C. Cushion t...

Mrs. dela Riva is in her first trimester of pregnancy. She has been lying all day because her OB-GYN requested her to have a complete bed re...

Which of the following is the most important physical assessment parameter the nurse would consider when assessing fluid and electrolyte imb...

Redd is receiving a blood transfusion. When monitoring the patient, the nurse would analyze an elevated body temperature as indicating:     ...

Sodium levels are affected by the secretion of which of the following hormones?          A. Progesterone and aldosterone      B. ADH and ACT...

Maya, who is admitted to a hospital, is scheduled to have her general checkup and physical assessment. Nurse Timothy observed a reddened are...

Insensible fluid losses include:          A. Urine      B. Gastric drainage      C. Bleeding      D. Perspiration           Correct Answer: ...

The process of endocrine regulation of electrolytes involves:          A. Sodium reabsorption and chloride excretion      B. Chloride reabso...

Bicarbonate is lost during which of the following clinical conditions?          A. Diarrhea      B. Diuresis      C. Diaphoresis      D. Vom...

Pierro was noted to be displaying facial grimaces after nurse Kara assessed his complaints of pain rated as 8 on a scale of 1 (no pain) 10 1...

Which of the following intravenous solutions would be appropriate for a patient with severe hyponatremia secondary to syndrome of inappropri...

The chief anion in the intracellular fluid (ICF) is:          A. Phosphorus      B. Potassium      C. Sodium      D. Chloride           Corr...

Magnesium reabsorption is controlled by:          A. Loop of Henle      B. Glomerulus      C. Pituitary      D. Parathyroid hormone         ...