A patient with fluid loss is prescribed an isotonic IV solution. What is the primary purpose of the isotonic solution for this patient?

A patient with cerebral edema receives a hypertonic intravenous (IV) solution. What is the primary purpose of administering a hypertonic solution in this case?

A 60-year-old female patient is scheduled for elective surgery to repair a hip fracture. The surgical team has completed the preoperative preparations, and the patient has been moved to the operating room. The time-out process, a crucial safety step before surgery, is about to begin. What is the primary purpose of the time-out process in this context?

A patient recently had labs drawn and received the results of the calcium level at 11.2 mg/dL. What diagnosis is most likely to be found in the patient’s previous medical history? 

A nurse is providing care for a patient with a significant fluid imbalance related to a chronic medical condition. What nursing consideration is the highest priority for this patient? 

A nurse is caring for a client whose cancer has resulted in bone pain. What should the nurse expect the client to describe?

A nurse records the following intake and output during their shift:  Intake: 240 mL of apple juice at breakfast. 8 oz of water with morning medications. 1/2 cup of milk and 4oz of blueberries A liter of intravenous (IV) normal saline is administered throughout the shift. A 12 oz can of soda and 5 crackers Output: At 8:00 AM, the patient passes 325 mL of urine. At 10:30 AM, the patient passes 300 mL of urine. At 2:15 PM, the patient passes 280 mL of urine. At 5:45 PM, the patient passes 250 mL of urine. What is the patient’s total fluid balance at the end of the shift?

A patient is admitted to a burn unit with significant burns on the lower extremities. What additional assessment is the priority to be implemented for this patient based on the most likely electrolyte abnormality? 

The surgical nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a thyroidectomy. The client reports tingling in the lips and fingers. The client also reports an intermittent spasm in the wrist and hand and exhibits increased muscle tone. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse first suspect?

A nurse is assessing a patient’s skin and notices redness and warmth over a localized area. This finding suggests increased blood flow and inflammation. What is the appropriate term for this skin condition?