NR 282 FINAL Study guide

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NR 282 FINAL Study guide A 5-year-old male presents to the E with delirium and sunken eyes. After diagnosing him with severe dehydration, the primary care provider orders fluid replacement. The n... urse administers a hypertonic intravenous solution. Which of the following would be expected a. symptoms subside quickly b. increased ICF volume c. Decreased ECF volume d. Intracellular dehydration Correct answer- D. Intracellular dehydration A 10-year-old male is brought to the ER because he is incoherent and semiconscious. CT scan reveals that he is suffering from cerebral edema. This type of edema is referred to as a. localized edema b. generalized edema c. pitting edema d. lymphedema Correct answer- A. Localized edema A 19-year old male presents to his primary care provider reporting restlessness, muscle cramping, and diarrhea. Lab tests reveal that he is hyperkalemia. Which of the following could have caused his condition a. primary hyperaldosteronism b. acidosis c. insulin secretion d. diuretic use Correct answer- B. Acidosis A 25-year old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex. Which finding would the nurse expect to see [Show More]

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