Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with the use of diuretics?Which condition is commonly associated with hyperphosphatemia?A patient with hypernatremia is at risk for which complication?A patient with hypocalcemia is prescribed oral calcium supplements. The nurse should instruct the patient to take the supplements:Which of the following conditions is a potential complication of untreated hyperkalemia?A patient with hypernatremia is at risk for which complication?Which condition is characterized by an excess of phosphate in the blood?A client with hypercalcemia is at risk for renal calculi due to increased calcium levels in the blood. Which nursing…A client with hypocalcemia is prescribed calcium supplements. The nurse should teach the client about potential adverse effects of calcium…Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with hypermagnesemia?Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take when caring for a client with hypomagnesemia?Which of the following medications should be used with caution in patients with hyperkalemia due to its potential to elevate…Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with hypercalcemia?Which condition is a potential complication of hyperkalemia?Which condition is characterized by an excess of calcium in the bloodstream?A patient is receiving intravenous calcium gluconate for severe hypocalcemia. Which assessment finding indicates a complication of therapy?A client with hypercalcemia is prescribed calcitonin. The nurse understands that the primary action of calcitonin is to:The nurse is assessing a client with hyperchloremia. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find?Which condition is commonly associated with hypochloremia in critically ill patients?The nurse is caring for a client with hyperchloremia. Which intervention is appropriate for managing this condition?A client with Addison's disease is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?A patient with hyperphosphatemia may present with which of the following symptoms?Which condition is often associated with hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis?Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a patient with hyperkalemia?A patient is receiving intravenous phosphate replacement therapy. The nurse should closely monitor the patient for signs of:A patient is experiencing metabolic acidosis. Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with this acid-base imbalance?A client with hypernatremia is at risk for which complication?Which of the following conditions may lead to the development of metabolic acidosis, contributing to hyperkalemia?A patient with hyperkalemia is prescribed insulin and dextrose. What is the mechanism of action of this treatment?Which action should the nurse implement first when caring for a client with hyperkalemia?Which food item is high in magnesium and beneficial for a patient with hypomagnesemia?A patient is admitted with confusion, irritability, and weakness. Laboratory results reveal a serum sodium level of 150 mEq/L. The…Which of the following clinical manifestations is characteristic of severe hypomagnesemia?A patient with chronic kidney disease is at increased risk for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?A patient with hypercalcemia is at risk for developing which neurological complication?Which condition is commonly associated with prolonged QT intervals on an electrocardiogram (ECG) in association with hypocalcemia?Which of the following conditions may lead to hyperchloremia?A patient with hypernatremia may exhibit which neurological symptom?Which factor may contribute to the development of hypophosphatemia?Which of the following interventions is appropriate for a patient with hyperkalemia?Which organ primarily regulates phosphate levels in the body?A patient with a history of heart failure is prescribed a loop diuretic. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse closely…A client is diagnosed with hypomagnesemia. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?A patient is diagnosed with hypochloremia. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?A client with hypocalcemia is prescribed calcium supplements. The nurse knows to monitor for which potential complication of calcium supplementation?Which of the following nursing interventions is essential for a patient receiving intravenous potassium replacement therapy?Which of the following nursing interventions is essential when administering IV potassium to a patient?A patient is receiving intravenous bisphosphonates for hypercalcemia. What is the primary action of bisphosphonates?A client with hyperchloremia is prescribed intravenous fluid therapy. Which type of solution would the nurse anticipate being prescribed?Which of the following medications can contribute to the development of hyperchloremia?