Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
Prolonged QT interval on an ECG may indicate:The nurse is caring for a patient with hypermagnesemia. Which intervention should the nurse implement?Which of the following conditions is often associated with hypochloremia?Hypomagnesemia is often caused by which condition?Which of the following conditions is a common cause of phosphate imbalances in critically ill patients?Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is often accompanied by ECG changes, such as peaked T waves?The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic renal failure. Which electrolyte imbalance is the patient at risk for…The nurse is educating a patient with hypomagnesemia about dietary sources of magnesium. Which food item should the nurse recommend?Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with the use of loop diuretics?Which intervention is appropriate for a client with hypomagnesemia?Which of the following medications is commonly associated with the development of hyperkalemia?A client with hypernatremia is prescribed fluid replacement therapy. Which fluid should the nurse anticipate administering?Which condition is associated with hyponatremia?A patient is admitted with hyponatremia. Which condition is commonly associated with this electrolyte imbalance?A client with chronic alcoholism is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?Which of the following assessment findings is indicative of hypermagnesemia?A patient is diagnosed with hypochloremia. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?The nurse should assess for which complication in a patient with hyperphosphatemia?A patient is prescribed furosemide for the treatment of heart failure. The nurse should monitor the patient for signs of…A client presents with severe vomiting. Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely to occur due to prolonged vomiting?A client admitted with hyperphosphatemia should be assessed for signs of:During assessment, the nurse finds a client with severe dehydration. Which laboratory finding would be consistent with a potential chloride…Which of the following foods would be most appropriate for a patient with hyperphosphatemia to avoid?Which of the following can result from untreated hypocalcemia?Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct a patient with hyperkalemia to avoid?What electrolyte imbalance is often seen in patients with excessive fluid loss?Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to ECG changes, including shortened QT intervals?Which of the following symptoms is associated with hypokalemia?A patient is admitted with a suspected chloride imbalance. Which symptom would the nurse most likely assess for in this…The nurse is assessing a client with hypercalcemia. Which finding should the nurse recognize as a potential complication of hypercalcemia?A client with chronic renal failure is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?A client is admitted with hypomagnesemia. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse?Which electrolyte imbalance is often associated with alcoholism and malnutrition?A patient with hyperphosphatemia should avoid consuming:Which of the following interventions is appropriate for a patient with hypophosphatemia?A patient with chronic renal failure is at risk for developing hypermagnesemia due to which of the following reasons?A client is receiving treatment for metabolic alkalosis. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to correct the underlying chloride…The nurse should monitor which parameter closely in a patient with hyperphosphatemia?Which of the following assessment findings is characteristic of hyperphosphatemia?A patient with hyperphosphatemia is prescribed sevelamer hydrochloride. The nurse should monitor the patient for which of the following adverse…Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient with hyperphosphatemia?A client with hyperchloremia is receiving treatment. Which intervention should the nurse implement to promote chloride elimination?A patient with hyponatremia is at risk for which neurological complication?Which intervention is appropriate for a client with hyponatremia?A client is prescribed a medication that can cause hypochloremia as a side effect. Which medication should the nurse identify…A patient presents with muscle weakness, tremors, and ECG changes, which are indicative of hypomagnesemia. Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly…Which condition is often associated with hypochloremia?Which condition might require dietary restriction of calcium?Which assessment finding is consistent with hypophosphatemia?The nurse is caring for a patient with hypernatremia. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?