The family of a 2-year-old child asks the nurse why tachypnea can cause fluid volume deficit. Which response made by the nurse is the best response?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has the following arterial blood gas values: pH 7.12, PaCO2 65 mm Hg, and HCO3- 22 mEq/L. Which clinical situation does the nurse correlate with these values?

A patient is newly prescribed furosemide 40mg PO daily for treatment of edema related to heart failure. The nurse will include which statement while educating the patient on this medication? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is caring for a patient with fluid volume overload. Based on this diagnosis, which of the following clinical manifestations will the nurse expect to assess? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a patient currently prescribed metolazone for hypertension management. Which laboratory value causes the most concern in relationship to this medication?

When assessing a pregnant patient with eclampsia who is receiving IV magnesium sulfate, which clinical manifestation may be seen with excessive IV infusion of magnesium sulfate?

Interpret the following ABG:pH – 7.41pCO2 – 55HCO3 – 30

You are caring for a patient diagnosed with hyperaldosteronism. Which of the following laboratory values is associated with this condition?

You are caring for a patient with vascular fluid volume deficit. Which of the following laboratory values corresponds to this condition?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a massive burn injury and intravascular hypovolemia. Which assessment data will be of most concern to the nurse?