Exam
The nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. The plan of care include assessment of specific gravity every four hours. The results of this test will allow the nurse to assess which aspect of the client's health? A. fluid volume status B. potassium balance C. calcium balance d. nutritional status
A. Fluid volume status
The nurse caring for a client post colon resection is assessing the client on the second postoperative day. The nasogastric tube remains patent and is draining moderate amounts of greenish fluid. Which assessment finding would suggest that the clients potassium level is too low? A. Paresthesias B. Diarrhea C. Increased Muscle tone D. Joint pain
A. Paresthesias
The nurse is working on a burn unit and an acutely ill client is exhibiting signs and symptoms of third spacing. Based on this change in status, the nurse should expect the client to exhibit signs and symptoms of which imbalance? A. hypermagnesemia B. hypercalcemia C. metabolic alkalosis D. Hypovolemia
D. Hypovolemia
