Question 1

The nurse is caring for a patient who is ordered to take nothing by mouth.The patient weighs 65 kg.What volume of intravenous fluid should this patient receive in 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

A)  2225 mL
B)  2400 mL
C)  2520 mL
D)  2640 mLE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

A patient with cirrhosis is noted to have low serum albumin levels.The patient is to receive 200 mL of albumin in 30 minutes.The drop factor for the IV set is 15 gtt/mL.The nurse correctly adjusts the IV rate to what rate?

Accepted Answer

100 GTT/MIN
(200 mL ...

Question 3

A patient is taking a thiazide diuretic and reports anorexia and fatigue.The nurse suspects which electrolyte imbalance in this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypercalcemia
B)  Hypocalcemia
C)  Hyperkalemia
D)  HypokalemiaE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

A patient is admitted after experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for several days.The provider orders intravenous lactated Ringer's solution.The nurse understands that this fluid is given for which purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  To increase interstitial and intracellular hydration
B)  To maintain plasma volume over time
C)  To pull water from the interstitial space into the extracellular fluid
D)  To replace water and electrolytesE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had severe vomiting.The patient's serum sodium level is 130 mEq/L.The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order which treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diuretic therapy
B)  Intravenous hypertonic 5% saline
C)  Intravenous normal saline 0.9%
D)  Oral sodium supplementsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 16: Fluid and Electrolyte Replacement

A patient with cirrhosis is noted to have low serum albumin levels.The patient is to receive 200 mL of albumin in 30 minutes.The drop factor for the IV set is 15 gtt/mL.The nurse correctly adjusts the IV rate to what rate?

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100 GTT/MIN
(200 mL ...
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A patient is admitted after experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for several days.The provider orders intravenous lactated Ringer's solution.The nurse understands that this fluid is given for which purpose?

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The nurse is caring for a patient who is ordered to take nothing by mouth.The patient weighs 65 kg.What volume of intravenous fluid should this patient receive in 24 hours?

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The nurse is caring for a patient who has had severe vomiting.The patient's serum sodium level is 130 mEq/L.The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order which treatment?

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A patient is taking a thiazide diuretic and reports anorexia and fatigue.The nurse suspects which electrolyte imbalance in this patient?

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Exam 16: Fluid and Electrolyte Replacement

A patient with cirrhosis is noted to have low serum albumin levels.The patient is to receive 200 mL of albumin in 30 minutes.The drop factor for the IV set is 15 gtt/mL.The nurse correctly adjusts the IV rate to what rate?

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A patient is admitted after experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for several days.The provider orders intravenous lactated Ringer's solution.The nurse understands that this fluid is given for which purpose?

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The nurse is caring for a patient who is ordered to take nothing by mouth.The patient weighs 65 kg.What volume of intravenous fluid should this patient receive in 24 hours?

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The nurse is caring for a patient who has had severe vomiting.The patient's serum sodium level is 130 mEq/L.The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order which treatment?

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A patient is taking a thiazide diuretic and reports anorexia and fatigue.The nurse suspects which electrolyte imbalance in this patient?

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100 GTT/MIN
(200 mL ...
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