Fundies: Chapter 39

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A healthy client eats a regular, balanced diet and drinks 3,000 mL of liquids during a 24-hour period. In evaluating this

3,000

Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse make based on the effects of fluid and electrolyte imbalance on human functioning?

Acute Confusion related to cerebral edema

Which of the following is not true regarding calcium?

Approximately 60% of the body's calcium is found within the bones and teeth

What is the lab test commonly used in the assessment and treatment of acid-base balance?

Arterial blood gas

A nurse is reviewing the dietary intake of a client prescribed a potassium-sparing diuretic. The client tells the nurse that he had a banana, yogurt, and bran cereal for breakfast and a turkey sandwich with a glass of milk for lunch. The intake of which food would be a cause for concern?

Banana

A 50-year-old client with hypertension is being treated with a diuretic. The client reports muscle weakness and falls easily. The nurse should assess which electrolyte?

Potassium

When providing care for a client who has a peripheral intravenous catheter in situ, the nurse should

change the site every three to four days

A nurse who has diagnosed a client as having "fluid volume excess" related to compromised regulatory mechanism (kidneys) may have been alerted by what symptom?

distended neck veins

A client age 80 years, who takes diuretics for management of hypertension, informs the nurse that she takes laxatives daily to promote bowel movements. The nurse assesses the client for possible symptoms of

hypokalemia

A nurse is required to initiate IV therapy for a client. Which should the nurse consider before starting the IV?

Ensure that the prescribed solution is clear and transparent


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