The nurse is assessing the hydration status of the patient. The nurse demonstrates knowledge of proper assessment techniques by:

A nurse is collecting data on a client who has diarrhea. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hypokalemia?

A nurse is assessing clients for fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Which client should the nurse assess first for potential hyponatremia?

Which of the following accurately describes the effect that a secretion of ADH has on the body:

A nurse assesses a client who is admitted for treatment of fluid overload. Which manifestations should the nurse expect to find?

An 81-year-old client has been admitted to the hospital during an exacerbation of chronic heart failure that has resulted in peripheral edema and hypervolemia. This client’s fluid volume could be best reduced by which method?

You recognize that a patient with a history of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is most likely to have which acid-base imbalance?

The nurse is caring for a patient with congestive heart failure. She has chosen a nursing diagnosis of Excess fluid volume r/t inadequate cardiac output. This nursing diagnosis would be supported by which of the following symptoms?

The nurse is caring for a client with renal failure. The laboratory results reveal a magnesium level of 3.6 mg/dL. Which of the following signs would the nurse expect to note in the client based on this magnesium level?

A client is diagnosed with hypovolemia after significant blood loss. Which action will the nurse take?