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Fluids, Electrolytes, and Introduction to Acid-Base Balance

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Fluids, Electrolytes, and Introduction to Acid-Base Balance

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You will expect to find which of the following during the skin assessment of a patient with dehydration?

A. Redness

B. Dryness

C. Dependent edema

D. Blisters

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Question 2 of 5

The nurse is completing an I&O sheet for the patient. Which will the nurse include in the output?

A. Sweat

B. Peritoneal fluid

C. Liquid stool

D. Emesis

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Question 3 of 5

The patient complains of shortness of breath and is expectorating pink frothy sputum. The nurse would assess for further signs and symptoms of:

A. hyperkalemia

B. hypomagnesemia

C. fluid overload

D. fluid deficit

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Question 4 of 5

When teaching a patient about ways to avoid fluid overload, the nurse explains it is best to eat a diet that is low in:

A. potassium

B. calcium

C. magnesium

D. sodium

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Question 5 of 5

You know that your patient with chronic kidney disease will need more teaching if she says:

A. I will eat more oranges to prevent potassium buildup

B. I will increase my milk intake to keep my calcium levels in the normal range

C. I will avoid bananas so my potassium level will not get too high

D. I can have scrambled eggs for breakfast as long as my calcium is not too high

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