Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
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?A client is prescribed oral magnesium supplements for hypomagnesemia. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?A client with hypochloremia is prescribed intravenous fluid replacement. Which solution would the nurse anticipate being prescribed?Which electrolyte imbalance is characterized by a serum sodium level below 135 mEq/L?Which medication may be prescribed to treat hypomagnesemia?The nurse is caring for a patient with hypomagnesemia. Which of the following foods would be appropriate to include in…A client with hypokalemia is at risk for which complication?Which client is at greatest risk for developing hypokalemia?The nurse should monitor for which potential complication in a patient receiving phosphate replacement therapy?Which of the following is a primary intracellular cation involved in maintaining neuromuscular function and electrolyte balance?The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected hypermagnesemia. Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to…Which medication may be prescribed to treat hypophosphatemia?Which of the following is a symptom of hyperchloremia?Which of the following interventions is appropriate for a patient with severe hypercalcemia?Which intervention should the nurse implement for a patient with hypophosphatemia?A patient with a serum sodium level of 120 mEq/L is admitted to the hospital. Which manifestation is the priority…A patient presents to the emergency department with muscle weakness, palpitations, and ECG changes indicative of hyperkalemia. Which of the…Which condition is commonly associated with hypocalcemia?A patient with hyperphosphatemia is at risk for which cardiovascular complication?A patient with chronic renal failure is prescribed kayexalate. What is the primary purpose of kayexalate in this patient?A patient with hypophosphatemia is at risk for which complication related to neuromuscular function?Which of the following assessment findings indicates a potential complication of hyperkalemia?What is the most common cause of hyperchloremia in hospitalized patients?What condition is characterized by muscle weakness, tetany, and numbness around the mouth in association with hypocalcemia?Which condition is associated with hypermagnesemia?Which medication is commonly used to treat hypocalcemia?The nurse is assessing a patient with hypermagnesemia. Which of the following neurological manifestations would the nurse expect to find?Which of the following foods is high in potassium and may be recommended for patients with hypokalemia?The nurse is caring for a patient who has been receiving parenteral nutrition for several days. The nurse monitors the…A client presents with confusion, muscle twitching, and hyperactive reflexes. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse suspect?Which of the following laboratory findings is indicative of hypomagnesemia?A patient with hyperphosphatemia is at risk for which of the following complications?A patient with hypophosphatemia is at risk for:Which condition is a potential complication of severe hypophosphatemia?Which of the following can contribute to hypercalcemia?Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering to lower phosphate levels in a patient with hyperphosphatemia?A client is prescribed potassium-sparing diuretics. The nurse monitors the client for which potential electrolyte imbalance that may occur concurrently…Which electrolyte imbalance is often seen in patients with excessive vomiting?Which intervention is appropriate for a client with hypernatremia?Which intervention should the nurse implement for a client with hyperkalemia?What is the treatment of choice for severe hypomagnesemia?A client presents with confusion, weakness, and irregular heart rate. The nurse suspects an electrolyte imbalance. Which diagnostic test would…A client with hypomagnesemia is prescribed magnesium sulfate intravenously. Which assessment is the priority for the nurse?Which of the following laboratory values may be elevated in a patient with hyperkalemia?The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected hypomagnesemia. Which finding should the nurse expect?Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with vomiting and diarrhea?Which condition is a common complication of untreated hypomagnesemia?A patient with hypomagnesemia is prescribed magnesium sulfate IV. Which of the following assessments is most important for the nurse…Which intervention is appropriate for a client with hypokalemia?