1. The nurse is caring for a patient who is dehydrated (fluidvolume deficit) as a result of vomiting. The nurse would anticipatewhich of the following lab data? Select all that apply.
A. Elevated specific gravity
B. Hct of 58%
C. Increased BNP
D. Potassium 3.2 mEq/L
E. Urine dark amber
2. The nurse is caring for an elderly patient who isdehydrated as a result of vomiting. The nurse would anticipatewhich of the following clinical manifestations? Select all thatapply.
A. Complaining of thirst
B. Increased skin turgor
C. Decreased level of consciousness
D. Bradycardia
E. Light colored urine
F. Complains of dry mouth
3. The nurse is caring for a patient that is dehydrated as aresult of vomiting. The nurse would anticipate which of thefollowing ways for the body to respond? Select all thatapply.
A. Increased ADA secretion
B. Vasodilation
C. Increased aldosterone secretion
D. Stimulation of the hypothalamus
E. Inhibition of cortisol and ACTH
4. The lab calls and reports that a patient’s potassium levelis 5.7 mEq/L. What is the most appropriate action by thenurse?
A. Assess for edema
B. Notify the health care provider
C. Evaluate the heart rate
D. Perform the Trousseau’s test
5. The nurse is evaluating the patient’s lab data and notesthe calcium value is low and the phosphorus value is elevated. Whatis the best explanation for this?
A. Calcium is primarily intracellular and phosphorus isprimarily extracellular
B. Calcium and phosphorus have an inverse relationship
C. Calcium and phosphorus have a synergisticrelationship
D. Calcium is pulled into the cell to maintain a normalphosphorus level
