A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing fluid volume deficit?

Weight gain

Distended neck veins

Shortness of breath

Elevated hematocrit level

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Fluid deficit causes the loss of the plasma component of blood. The levels of blood cells remain constant despite the loss of plasma resulting in hemoconcentration. Hemoconcentration is observed as an elevated hematocrit level on a full blood count test.

A,B,C- features of fluid overload

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Hypoglycemia is a potential complication of parenteral nutrition, especially if the infusion rate is too high or if the infusion is interrupted. The nurse should promptly address hypoglycemia by administering IV dextrose, which will help raise the client's blood glucose levels.
A. Discontinuing the infusion may be necessary if the cause of hypoglycemia is related to the parenteral nutrition solution or if the infusion rate needs adjustment. However, the immediate priority is to treat the hypoglycemia by providing a glucose source.
C. Warming the formula to room temperature is not relevant to treating hypoglycemia. Warming the formula might be done for other reasons, such as improving tolerance or reducing discomfort during administration.
D. Obtaining arterial blood gases is not indicated for treating hypoglycemia. Arterial blood gases are typically obtained to assess oxygenation and acid-base balance, not glucose levels.

A. Methylergonovine B. Calcium gluconate C. Naloxone D. Dexamethasone

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Reduced respiratory rate and absence of deep tendon reflexes are an indicator of magnesium sulfate toxicity. Calcium competitively binds on the magnesium sulphate receptors to lower the toxicity effect

A- Methylergonovine is a uterotonic C-Naloxone is used for opioids toxicity D-Dexamethasone is not an antidote

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