Ati Med Surg Proctored Exam - 2020 Study Guide / Fluid and Electrolytes Balance and Disturbance

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You are caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Your patient’s plan of care includes assessment of specific gravity every 4 hour... s. The results of this test will allow the nurse to assess what aspect of 1. the patient’s health? A) Nutritional status B) Potassium balance C) Calcium balance D) Fluid volume status Ans: D Feedback: A specific gravity will detect if the patient has a fluid volume deficit or fluid volume excess. Nutrition, potassium, and calcium levels are not directly indicated. 2. You are caring for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of acute kidney injury. When you review your patient’s most recent laboratory reports, you note that the patient’s magnesium levels are high. You should prioritize assessment for which of the following health [Show More]

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