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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Assessment and Care of Patients with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse teaches clients at a community center about risks for dehydration. Which client is at greatest risk for dehydration?

A. A 36-year-old who is prescribed long-term steroid therapy

B. A 55-year-old receiving hypertonic intravenous fluids

C. A 75-year-old who is cognitively impaired

D. A 63-year-old with congestive heart failure

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Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who exhibits dehydration-induced confusion. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A. Measure the client's pulse and blood pressure

B. A 5-year-old who is cognitively impaired

C. Applying oxygen by mask or nasal cannula

D. Increase oral fluid intake

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Question 3 of 5

A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed a medication that inhibits angiotensin I from converting into angiotensin II (angiotensin-converting enzyme; [ACE] inhibitor). For which expected therapeutic effect should the nurse assess?

A. Blood pressure decrease from 180/72 mm Hg to 144/50 mm Hg

B. Daily weight increase from 55 kg to 57 kg

C. Heart rate decrease from 100 beats/min to 80 beats/min

D. Respiratory rate increase from 12 breaths/min to 15 breaths/min

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Question 4 of 5

A nurse is assessing clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which adult client should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for insensible water loss?

A. Client with fever and rapid respirations

B. Client with diabetes mellitus

C. Client receiving intravenous isotonic fluids

D. Client with stable heart failure

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Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assessing clients for fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Which client should the nurse assess first for potential hyponatremia?

A. Client receiving 5% dextrose in water (D5W) intravenously and is NPO

B. A 34-year-old with an infection who is prescribed a sulfonamide antibiotic

C. A 67-year-old who is experiencing pain and is prescribed ibuprofen (Motrin)

D. A 73-year-old with tachycardia who is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin)

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