Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
The nurse is caring for a patient with hyponatremia. Which intervention is appropriate for this patient?Which condition is characterized by the formation of calcium phosphate crystals in soft tissues?Which clinical manifestation is indicative of severe hypomagnesemia?A client is admitted with a suspected chloride imbalance. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client with…Trousseau's sign is a clinical manifestation of:A patient presents with fatigue, confusion, and constipation. Upon assessment, the nurse observes a positive Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign.…A patient presents with edema, hypertension, and hypernatremia. Which condition should the nurse suspect?Which of the following is a cause of hypochloremia?In hyperkalemia, which of the following cardiac abnormalities may occur?A client with hypochloremia is at risk for developing which complication?A client with chronic kidney disease is at risk for calcium imbalance due to impaired renal function. Which lab value…Which hormone plays a crucial role in calcium homeostasis?The nurse is caring for a client with hyperkalemia. Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering?The nurse is caring for a client with hyperkalemia. Which ECG finding would the nurse expect to observe?The nurse is assessing a client with hypochloremia. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find?A patient is admitted with severe hypomagnesemia. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize?Which action should the nurse take first for a client with severe hyperphosphatemia?Which of the following medications should be avoided in a patient with hyperphosphatemia?A patient with hypernatremia is at risk for which cardiac complication?Which diagnostic test is used to confirm hyperphosphatemia?Which food would the nurse encourage a client with hypokalemia to consume?Which of the following ECG changes is commonly seen in patients with hyperkalemia?Which condition is associated with decreased serum phosphate levels?Which of the following electrolyte imbalances commonly occurs as a result of diuretic therapy?What is a common cause of hypermagnesemia?A client with severe vomiting and diarrhea is admitted to the hospital. The nurse anticipates which electrolyte imbalance?A client is diagnosed with metabolic alkalosis. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find in this client?Which condition can result from severe hypermagnesemia?What type of cardiac dysrhythmia is commonly associated with severe hypokalemia?Which medication is commonly administered to treat hypermagnesemia?A patient is receiving intravenous normal saline. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?Which of the following is a complication of severe hypochloremia?Which condition is characterized by a serum sodium level below 135 mEq/L?A patient with hypomagnesemia is at risk for developing which of the following cardiac dysrhythmias?A patient is experiencing respiratory alkalosis. Which compensatory mechanism regarding chloride levels would the nurse anticipate?Which laboratory test is used to confirm a diagnosis of hypermagnesemia?A client with hypercalcemia is prescribed loop diuretics. The nurse understands that loop diuretics may exacerbate hypercalcemia by promoting which…Which condition is a potential complication of hypokalemia?Which condition may result from hyperkalemia?Which intervention is appropriate for a patient with hyperphosphatemia?A client with a phosphate imbalance is likely to exhibit which clinical manifestation?A patient with chronic renal failure presents with symptoms of hyperphosphatemia. Which intervention would be most appropriate for managing this…Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed to treat hyperkalemia by promoting potassium excretion?The nurse is caring for a patient with hyponatremia. Which intervention is contraindicated for this patient?Which condition can result from severe hyponatremia?Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is characterized by an abnormally high level of potassium in the blood?A client is prescribed a medication that can cause hyperchloremia as a side effect. Which medication should the nurse identify…The nurse is caring for a client with suspected hypokalemia. Which assessment finding is consistent with this condition?A patient is receiving treatment for severe hyponatremia. Which complication should the nurse monitor for during treatment?Which condition is characterized by a serum potassium level below 3.5 mEq/L?