Urine formation occurs as the plasma ultrafiltrate passes through the renal structures in the following order:

A patient who had a transverse colectomy for diverticulosis 18 hours ago has nasogastric suction. The patient reports anxiety and incisional pain. The patient’s respiratory rate is 32 breaths/min, and the arterial blood gases (ABGs) indicate respiratory alkalosis. Which action should the nurse take first?

A pregnant patient with eclampsia is receiving IV magnesium sulfate. Which finding should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately?

Following a thyroidectomy, a patient reports “a tingling feeling around my mouth.” Which assessment should the nurse complete first?

The proximal and distal convoluted tubules are connected by the:

Name Each Electrolyte, Provide Normal Value and Function Clinical Manifestations, Of Hyper and Hypo 35 PtsElectrolyte ValueNormal FunctionHyper HypoK+   Mg+   Na+   Ca+   Po-   CL-   

A patient who had surgery for a perforated gastric ulcer has been receiving nasogastric suction for 3 days. The patient’s serum sodium level is 127 mEq/L (127 mmol/L). Which prescribed therapy should the nurse question?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a massive burn injury and possible hypovolemia. Which assessment data should be of most concern to the nurse?

A patient who has a small cell cancer of the lung develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should notify the health care provider about which assessment finding?

A patient with multiple draining wounds is admitted for hypovolemia. What would be the most accurate way for the nurse to evaluate fluid balance?