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?

What vital sign results will the nurse most likely anticipate for the patient with a magnesium level of 3.9 mg/dL?

A patient who underwent abdominal surgery presents with a separation of the surgical wound, with abdominal contents protruding through the incision. The nurse observes this and suspects a complication. What term is most appropriate to describe this situation?

A patient with decreased liver function is most likely to have what finding documented in their medical chart? 

Choose all that apply about Advair.

Sodium is exchanged for potassium and hydrogen in the ascending Loop of Henle.

Your patient is having her NMBA reversed for the 12 hour response check. TOF is being utilized. You and the nurse note that there are 4 equal thumb twitches. You would note that the patient would be able to breathe on their own. When administering the next dose of NMBA, the dose would need to be much smaller.