Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
Which of the following is a common cause of hyperkalemia?A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed a potassium-sparing diuretic. The nurse should monitor the client for signs of:A patient with hypernatremia is at risk for which neurological complication?Which hormone plays a significant role in regulating calcium levels in the blood?What is the normal range for serum chloride levels?A patient with hypomagnesemia is prescribed oral magnesium supplements. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the…Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in the intestine?A patient is diagnosed with metabolic acidosis due to hyperchloremia. Which treatment intervention should the nurse anticipate?Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with prolonged bed rest or immobilization?Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with excessive sweating and inadequate fluid intake?Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with malnutrition?A patient with hypophosphatemia is at risk for:The nurse is caring for a patient with hyperkalemia. Which of the following medications may be administered to promote the…A client with hypercalcemia is at risk for digitalis toxicity due to the potential interaction between hypercalcemia and digoxin. The…A client is receiving intravenous fluids containing sodium chloride. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely to assess for…Which electrolyte imbalance may lead to positive Chvostek's sign?A client with severe hypokalemia is at risk for which complication?Which condition is often associated with hyperchloremia?A client with hypocalcemia is at risk for tetany. Which nursing intervention is appropriate to prevent tetany in this client?Which electrolyte imbalance is characterized by an elevated level of magnesium in the blood?Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to a client with severe hypermagnesemia?The nurse is caring for a client with hypermagnesemia. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?A client with hyperphosphatemia may require which intervention?The nurse is caring for a patient with hypermagnesemia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?Which medication may contribute to hyperphosphatemia?Which organ is primarily responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood?A patient with severe vomiting and diarrhea is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?A patient is admitted with severe diarrhea. Which electrolyte imbalance is the client at risk for developing due to fluid…Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with prolonged use of intravenous calcium preparations?A client with hyperphosphatemia is at increased risk for:Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with excessive sweating?Which of the following is a common cause of hypercalcemia?A client with hypochloremia is at risk for impaired neuromuscular function. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize in this…Which of the following conditions is often associated with the development of hyperkalemia in older adults?A client with hypermagnesemia is prescribed loop diuretics. What is the rationale for this prescription?Which of the following symptoms is associated with hyperkalemia?The nurse is assessing a client with suspected hyperkalemia. Which finding should the nurse prioritize?A patient is prescribed calcitonin for hypercalcemia. What education should the nurse provide regarding administration of calcitonin?Which of the following is a nursing intervention for a patient with hypochloremia?A patient with a history of excessive diuretic use is admitted with hypokalemia. Which symptom is commonly associated with this…Which condition is characterized by a serum sodium level above 145 mEq/L?A patient with hypercalcemia is prescribed calcitonin. What is the expected pharmacological action of calcitonin?A patient with hypophosphatemia is at risk for which of the following complications?Which action would the nurse prioritize for a client with severe hyperkalemia?A patient with hyponatremia presents with confusion and lethargy. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize?What is the primary function of phosphate in the body?A client is experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for 48 hours. The nurse anticipates which electrolyte imbalance related to these symptoms?Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with phosphate imbalances?Which symptom is associated with hypermagnesemia?A client with hypocalcemia is prescribed intravenous calcium gluconate. The nurse should monitor the client closely for which potential complication…