EXAM 2 (FLUID & ELECTROLYTE)
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing diarrhea. Which data indicates that the client
is experiencing fluid volume deficit? (Select all that apply)
-Orthostatic Hypotension
-Weight gain
-Increased Heart Rate
-Poor Skin Turgor
-Increased Urine Output - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Orthostatic Hypotension
-Increased Heart Rate
-Poor Skin Turgor
A client is admitted with end stage renal disease and a potassium level 7.1. The nurse anticipate
which medication prescription from the healthcare provider? - CORRECT-ANSWERSCalcium
Gluconate 1.5g IV
A client is admitted for diarrhea. Which laboratory value indicates that the client is experiencing
dehydration?
-Hemoglobin, 9.0g/dL
-Hematocrit, 57%
Sodium, 132 mEq/L
-Yrine Specific Gravity, 1.000 - CORRECT-ANSWERSHematocrit, 57%
, The nurse is planning care for a client admitted for dehydration. Which asessment finding
indicates that current interventions are not improving the client's hydration status?
-Weight gain of 1.2 kg
-Hypotension
-Warm, dry skin
-Urine output of 40 mL/hr - CORRECT-ANSWERSHypotension
The nurse is planning care for a client who has congestive heart failure & is experiencing
generalized edema. Which interventions will the nurse plan for the client who is at risk for
altered skin integrity secondary to edema? (select all that apply)
-Turning the client every 2 hours
-Instructing the client to stand slowly
-Observing mental status
-Monitoring for evidence of skin breakdown
-Obtaining daily weight - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Turning the client every 2 hours
-Monitoring for evidence of skin breakdown
The nurse is caring for a client admitted for dehydration. What assessment finding indicates a
loss of fluid over a period of time?
-Polyuria
-Increased in tongue size
-Dry, Sticky Mucous Membranes
-Bradycardia - CORRECT-ANSWERSDry, Sticky Mucous Membranes
Landon McCabe brings his 4-month-old daughter, June, to the urgent care clinic. June has been
vomiting every few hours for the past 12 hours & feeding poorly. After noting June's dry mouth
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing diarrhea. Which data indicates that the client
is experiencing fluid volume deficit? (Select all that apply)
-Orthostatic Hypotension
-Weight gain
-Increased Heart Rate
-Poor Skin Turgor
-Increased Urine Output - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Orthostatic Hypotension
-Increased Heart Rate
-Poor Skin Turgor
A client is admitted with end stage renal disease and a potassium level 7.1. The nurse anticipate
which medication prescription from the healthcare provider? - CORRECT-ANSWERSCalcium
Gluconate 1.5g IV
A client is admitted for diarrhea. Which laboratory value indicates that the client is experiencing
dehydration?
-Hemoglobin, 9.0g/dL
-Hematocrit, 57%
Sodium, 132 mEq/L
-Yrine Specific Gravity, 1.000 - CORRECT-ANSWERSHematocrit, 57%
, The nurse is planning care for a client admitted for dehydration. Which asessment finding
indicates that current interventions are not improving the client's hydration status?
-Weight gain of 1.2 kg
-Hypotension
-Warm, dry skin
-Urine output of 40 mL/hr - CORRECT-ANSWERSHypotension
The nurse is planning care for a client who has congestive heart failure & is experiencing
generalized edema. Which interventions will the nurse plan for the client who is at risk for
altered skin integrity secondary to edema? (select all that apply)
-Turning the client every 2 hours
-Instructing the client to stand slowly
-Observing mental status
-Monitoring for evidence of skin breakdown
-Obtaining daily weight - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Turning the client every 2 hours
-Monitoring for evidence of skin breakdown
The nurse is caring for a client admitted for dehydration. What assessment finding indicates a
loss of fluid over a period of time?
-Polyuria
-Increased in tongue size
-Dry, Sticky Mucous Membranes
-Bradycardia - CORRECT-ANSWERSDry, Sticky Mucous Membranes
Landon McCabe brings his 4-month-old daughter, June, to the urgent care clinic. June has been
vomiting every few hours for the past 12 hours & feeding poorly. After noting June's dry mouth
