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Get faster at matching terms Terms in this set (20)Which serum sodium concentration should the nurse identify as hyponatremia? 130 mEq/L 130 mEq/L Hyponatremia is a serum sodium concentration that is less than 135 mEq/L. Which factors should the nurse identify as increasing a patient's risk for hypovolemic hyponatremia? (SATA) Diuretics Diuretics Which disease process should the nurse identify as the cause of the patient's serum potassium concentration of 5.3 mEq/L? Anorexia Severe infections Severe infections, causing the release of intracellular potassium, are a cause of hyperkalemia. Which medical order should the nurse question for a patient experiencing hypokalemia? Aldosterone prescription Loop diuretic prescription Loop diuretics are a known cause for hypokalemia. Which nursing statement is accurate when providing education to a post-menopausal patient who is at risk for hypercalcemia? "It is important for us to monitor your serum parathyroid levels." "It is important for you to increase your dietary intake of calcium." "It is important for us to monitor your serum magnesium levels." "It is important for you to increase your dietary intake of vitamin D." "It is important for us to monitor your serum parathyroid levels." A post-menopausal patient has an increased risk for hyperparathyroidism, which is the primary cause for hypercalcemia for this population. Which should the nurse identify as a primary cause of hypocalcemia? Protein depletion Protein depletion Protein depletion is a primary cause of hypocalcemia. Which items found during the review of a medical history should the nurse identify as risk factors for hypocalcemia? (SATA) Inadequate dietary intake Inadequate dietary intake The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with hypomagnesemia. Which cause for this condition should the nurse include in the patient teaching? Constipation Loop diuretics Loop diuretics is one cause for hypomagnesemia the nurse should include in the teaching session for a patient with hypomagnesemia. Which finding in the patient's medical history necessitates the nurse to provide education related to hypermagnesemia? Crohn's disease Leukemia Leukemia is one cause associated with the development of hypermagnesemia. A patient is diagnosed with hypermagnesemia related to an increased intake of magnesium. Which topic should the nurse include when providing patient education regarding the cause of the condition? (SATA) Adrenal insufficiency Antacid use Which causes, related to poor intake of phosphate, should the nurse include in a teaching session for a patient who is diagnosed with hypophosphatemia? (SATA) Phosphate-binding
antacids Phosphate-binding antacids Which serum sodium concentration should the nurse identify as hypernatremia? 135 mEq/L 150 mEq/L Hypernatremia is a serum sodium concentration that is greater than 145 mEq/L. Which data should the nurse identify as placing a patient at risk for hypovolemic hyponatremia? Profuse diaphoresis Profuse diaphoresis Profuse diaphoresis is a risk factor for hypovolemic hyponatremia. Which serum potassium concentrations would the nurse identify as hyperkalemia in the patient's medical record? (SATA) 2.5 mEq/L 5.1 mEq/L Which drug classification should the nurse identify as a cause of hyperkalemia? Corticosteroids ACE inhibitors ACE inhibitors is a drug classification that can cause hyperkalemia. Which serum calcium concentrations should the nurse identify as abnormal? (SATA) 7.9 mg/dL 7.9 mg/dL When conducting patient education related to the causes of hypermagnesemia, which cause should the nurse include in the teaching session? Renal
failure Renal failure Renal failure is a primary cause of hypermagnesemia. A patient is diagnosed with hypophosphatemia caused by an increased excretion of phosphate. Which probable cause for this condition should the nurse include in the teaching session with the patient? Phosphate-binding antacids Diabetic ketoacidosis Diabetic ketoacidosis is a cause for hypophosphatemia that is related to increased excretion of phosphate. A patient is diagnosed with drug-related hyperphosphatemia. Which type of drug should the nurse include in the teaching session as the cause of the current diagnosis? Cathartics Cathartics Cathartics, a classification of laxatives, is a cause for hyperphosphatemia. Which should the nurse include in a patient-teaching session as the most common cause for hyperphosphatemia? Poor kidney function Poor kidney function Poor kidney function is a cause for hyperphosphatemia. Sets found in the same folderAssessment Related to Electrolyte Balance8 terms adkinsgc14 Physiology of Fluid Balance16 terms jordan_popp4PLUS Sherpath Lesson: Cardiomyopathy6 terms jessica_ann_durrence Overview of HTN11 terms jordan_popp4PLUS Other sets by this creatorBipolar - Mental Health7 terms adkinsgc14 Venous Thromboembolism10 terms adkinsgc14 OSA6 terms adkinsgc14 Tuberculosis9 terms adkinsgc14 Which factors should the nurse identify as increasing a patient's risk for hypovolemic hyponatremia select all that apply?Alterations of Electrolyte Balance. Which serum sodium level should the nurse recognize as hyponatremia?a. Normal serum sodium level is 135 to 145 mEq/liter. A serum sodium level less than 135 mEq/liter indicates hyponatremia.
Which client is at greatest risk for developing hyponatremia?Hyponatremia is more likely in people living with certain diseases, like kidney failure, congestive heart failure, and diseases affecting the lungs, liver or brain. It often occurs with pain after surgery. Also, people taking medications like diuretics and some antidepressants are more at risk for this condition.
Which patient is at highest risk for an electrolyte imbalance?Mild electrolyte disorders are common in people over 55. Older adults are at higher risk for these disorders, but young people can also have them. Your risk is higher if you have any of the following: Kidney disease.
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