PNR 408 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | RATED 100% CORRECT.
the nurse who is caring for a client with kidney failure notes that the client is to dyspneic and crackles
are heard when listening to the breath sounds in the lungs. Which additional signs and symptoms should
the nurse expect to note in this client? - (answer)an increase in blood pressure
a nurse is reviewing the health records of an assigned client. The nurse should plan care knowing that
which client is a risk for potassium deficiency? - (answer)the client receiving nasogastric suction
the nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and those of potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L. the nurse
understands that potassium values at this level would be noted with which condition? -
(answer)traumatic burn
the nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and knows that the potassium level is 5.4 mEq/L. what
should the nurse look for on the cardiac monitor as a result of this laboratory value? - (answer)narrow,
peaked t-waves
the nurse is reading the primary health care providers progress notes in the clients records and sees that
the primary health care provider has documented insensible fluid loss approximately 800 ml daily.
Which client is at risk for this loss? - (answer)the client with a fast respiratory rate
the nurse is reviewing the health records of assigned clients. The nurse should plan care knowing that
which client is at risk for fluid volume deficit? - (answer)the client with an ileostomy
the nurse is caring for a client who has been taking diuretics on a long-term basis. Which finding should
the nurse expect to note as a result of this long-term use? - (answer)increase Pacific gravity of urine
the nurse reviews electrolyte values and knows the sodium level of 130 mEq/L. the nurse expects that
the sodium level would be noted in a client with which condition? - (answer)a client with the syndrome
of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormones
the nurse is caring for a client with leukaemia and notes that the client has poor skin turgor and a flat
neck and hand veins. The nurse expects hyponatremia. Which additional signs and symptoms should the
nurse expect to know in this client is hyponatremia is present? - (answer)posterior blood pressure
changes
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The nurse is admitting a client who has abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. A bowel obstruction is
suspected. The nurse assesses this client for which of the following anticipated primary acid-base
imbalances if the obstruction is high in the intestine? - (answer)Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an exacerbation of asthma. After several treatments, the
ABG results are pH 7.40, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, HCO3 24 mmol/L, PaO2 92 mm Hg, and O2 saturation 99%.
Which of the following interpretations would the nurse document? - (answer)Within normal limits
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with a diagnosis of COPD who has the following arterial blood
gas results: pH 7.33, PaO2 47 mm Hg, PaCO2 60 mm Hg, HCO3 32 mmol/L, and O2 saturation of 92%.
Which of the following is the correct interpretation of these results? - (answer)Partially compensated
respiratory acidosis
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with heart failure. The morning laboratory results reveal a
serum potassium level of 2.9 mmol/L. Which of the following classifications of medications should the
nurse withhold until consulting with the health care provider? - (answer)Loop diuretics
The nurse is caring for an older-adult client who is receiving IV fluids postoperatively. During the 0800
hour assessment of this client, the nurse notes that the IV solution, which was ordered to infuse at 125
mL/hour, has infused 950 mL since it was hung at 0400. Which of the following actions is the priority
nursing intervention? - (answer)Listen to the client's lung sounds and assess respiratory status.
The nurse is assessing a client admitted with nausea and vomiting. Which of the following findings
supports the nursing diagnosis of deficient fluid volume? - (answer)General restlessness
The nurse is caring for a client with dehydration. Which of the following actions should the nurse
implement? - (answer)Monitor daily weight, intake and output
The nurse is planning care for a client with dehydration related to nausea and vomiting. Which of the
following fluid shifts would the nurse anticipate in this client? - (answer)Fluid movement from the
interstitial spaces into the blood vessels
The nurse is planning care for an adult client and concludes that which of the following oral intakes is
adequate to meet daily fluid needs of a stable client? - (answer)2000-3000ml
the nurse who is caring for a client with kidney failure notes that the client is to dyspneic and crackles
are heard when listening to the breath sounds in the lungs. Which additional signs and symptoms should
the nurse expect to note in this client? - (answer)an increase in blood pressure
a nurse is reviewing the health records of an assigned client. The nurse should plan care knowing that
which client is a risk for potassium deficiency? - (answer)the client receiving nasogastric suction
the nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and those of potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L. the nurse
understands that potassium values at this level would be noted with which condition? -
(answer)traumatic burn
the nurse reviews a client's electrolyte results and knows that the potassium level is 5.4 mEq/L. what
should the nurse look for on the cardiac monitor as a result of this laboratory value? - (answer)narrow,
peaked t-waves
the nurse is reading the primary health care providers progress notes in the clients records and sees that
the primary health care provider has documented insensible fluid loss approximately 800 ml daily.
Which client is at risk for this loss? - (answer)the client with a fast respiratory rate
the nurse is reviewing the health records of assigned clients. The nurse should plan care knowing that
which client is at risk for fluid volume deficit? - (answer)the client with an ileostomy
the nurse is caring for a client who has been taking diuretics on a long-term basis. Which finding should
the nurse expect to note as a result of this long-term use? - (answer)increase Pacific gravity of urine
the nurse reviews electrolyte values and knows the sodium level of 130 mEq/L. the nurse expects that
the sodium level would be noted in a client with which condition? - (answer)a client with the syndrome
of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormones
the nurse is caring for a client with leukaemia and notes that the client has poor skin turgor and a flat
neck and hand veins. The nurse expects hyponatremia. Which additional signs and symptoms should the
nurse expect to know in this client is hyponatremia is present? - (answer)posterior blood pressure
changes
, PNR 408 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | RATED 100% CORRECT.
The nurse is admitting a client who has abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. A bowel obstruction is
suspected. The nurse assesses this client for which of the following anticipated primary acid-base
imbalances if the obstruction is high in the intestine? - (answer)Metabolic alkalosis
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an exacerbation of asthma. After several treatments, the
ABG results are pH 7.40, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, HCO3 24 mmol/L, PaO2 92 mm Hg, and O2 saturation 99%.
Which of the following interpretations would the nurse document? - (answer)Within normal limits
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with a diagnosis of COPD who has the following arterial blood
gas results: pH 7.33, PaO2 47 mm Hg, PaCO2 60 mm Hg, HCO3 32 mmol/L, and O2 saturation of 92%.
Which of the following is the correct interpretation of these results? - (answer)Partially compensated
respiratory acidosis
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with heart failure. The morning laboratory results reveal a
serum potassium level of 2.9 mmol/L. Which of the following classifications of medications should the
nurse withhold until consulting with the health care provider? - (answer)Loop diuretics
The nurse is caring for an older-adult client who is receiving IV fluids postoperatively. During the 0800
hour assessment of this client, the nurse notes that the IV solution, which was ordered to infuse at 125
mL/hour, has infused 950 mL since it was hung at 0400. Which of the following actions is the priority
nursing intervention? - (answer)Listen to the client's lung sounds and assess respiratory status.
The nurse is assessing a client admitted with nausea and vomiting. Which of the following findings
supports the nursing diagnosis of deficient fluid volume? - (answer)General restlessness
The nurse is caring for a client with dehydration. Which of the following actions should the nurse
implement? - (answer)Monitor daily weight, intake and output
The nurse is planning care for a client with dehydration related to nausea and vomiting. Which of the
following fluid shifts would the nurse anticipate in this client? - (answer)Fluid movement from the
interstitial spaces into the blood vessels
The nurse is planning care for an adult client and concludes that which of the following oral intakes is
adequate to meet daily fluid needs of a stable client? - (answer)2000-3000ml
