Question 1
The nurse is reviewing the lab data of a patient. The sodiumis 129 mg/dL. The nurse would anticipate which of the followingclinical manifestations? Select all that apply.
Group of answer choices
Poor skin turgor.
Lethargy.
Anorexia.
Increased deep tendon reflexes.
Confusion.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a patient that has a potassium levelof 6.1 mEq/L. The nurse knows that it would be essential to asseswhich system?
Group of answer choices
Respiratory.
Cardiac.
GI.
CNS.
Question 3
The nurse is caring for a 91 year old patient. If the patientwere to have an electrolyte imbalance, which one would the patientmost likely have?
Group of answer choices
Potassium.
Magnesium.
Sodium.
Calcium.
Question 4
Which of the following are clinical manifestations of fluidvolume excess? Select all that apply.
Group of answer choices
Edema.
Decreased urine output.
Crackles in the lungs.
Weight loss.
Specific gravity 1.044.
Question 5
Which laboratory finding does the nurse expect if the patientis diagnosed with fluid volume deficit?
Group of answer choices
Specific gravity 1.020.
Potassium 5.8 mEq/L
Crackles in the lungs.
Hct 42%.
Question 6
A patient has consumed an excessive amount of sodium. Thenurse would anticipate which clinical manifestation?
Group of answer choices
Increased urination
Hyperactivity.
Edema
K 5.7 mEq/L
Question 7
The nurse is caring for a patient with an hypercalcemia. Thenurse would anticipate which of the following?
Group of answer choices
Hyporkalemia.
Hypophosphatemia.
Hyponatremia.
Hypomagnesemia.
Question 8
The nurse is caring for a patient with hypotension. Which ofthe following mechanism are activated to improve the bloodpressure? Select all that apply.
Group of answer choices
Release of angiotensin II
Secretion of ADH.
Secretion of aldesterone.
Activation of the hypothalamus.
Increase in blood osmolality.
