Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances NCLEX Practice Questions
360 questions
A patient is admitted with confusion, irritability, and weakness. Laboratory results reveal a serum sodium level of 150 mEq/L. The…Which condition would the nurse correlate with a serum potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L?Which of the following conditions can cause pseudohyperkalemia, where serum potassium levels appear falsely elevated?A patient presents with metabolic acidosis. Which intervention should the nurse implement first to address the underlying cause of the…Which condition is characterized by a serum sodium level greater than 150 mEq/L?A client with hyperparathyroidism is experiencing fatigue and muscle weakness. The nurse understands that these symptoms are primarily related to…A client with hyperkalemia is at risk for which cardiac complication?A client with hypercalcemia is prescribed pamidronate (Aredia). The nurse should monitor the client closely for which potential adverse effect…Which laboratory value would be indicative of a phosphate imbalance?What is the primary role of chloride in the body?
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