NURS 2539 (NURS 2539) NURS 2539 FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES

Question 1 See full question 1m 36s The physician orders dextrose 5% in water, 1,000 ml to be infused over 8 hours. The I.V. tubing delivers 15 drops/ml. The nurse should run the I.V. infusion at a rate of: You Selected:  32 drops/minute. Correct response:  32 drops/minute. Explanation: Remediation: Question 2 See full question 45s A physician orders a loop diuretic for a client. When administering this drug, the nurse anticipates that the client may develop which electrolyte imbalance? You Selected:  Hyperkalemia Correct response:  Hypokalemia Explanation: Remediation: Question 3 See full question 16s A nurse must deliver 1,000 ml of normal saline solution over 8 hours. The I.V. tubing has a drop factor of 10 gtt/ml. The nurse should set the flow rate as: You Selected:  21 gtt/minute Correct response:  21 gtt/minute Explanation: Remediation: Question 4 See full question 18s Parents bring their infant to the clinic, seeking treatment for vomiting and diarrhea that has lasted for 2 days. On assessment, the nurse detects dry mucous membranes and lethargy. What other finding suggests a fluid volume deficit?