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swpotter12 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client had a 2 kg weight loss in one day. The nurse realizes this change in weight is due to:

1. fluid loss.
2. poor appetite.
3. medications.
4. bed rest.

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with chronic renal failure. Which of the following electrolytes should the nurse monitor for this client?

1. Hydrogen
2. Phosphorus
3. Calcium
4. Vitamin D

Dunkey · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A weight loss of more than 0.5 kg over 24 hours generally is the result of fluid loss and not of body mass. The client would not lose 2 kgs of body weight because of poor appetite, medications, or bed rest.

Answer to Question 2

1
The kidneys contribute to the regulation of electrolyte levels. Two electrolytes regulated by the kidneys are hydrogen and bicarbonate. The kidneys do not directly influence a client's phosphorus level. The kidneys affect calcium by activation of vitamin D; however, the kidneys do not regulate calcium levels. Vitamin D is not an electrolyte.