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tsand2

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The nurse is caring for a patient with severe electrolyte imbalances that have occurred as a result of kidney failure. The nurse knows that this patient is at risk for what disorders as a result of this electrolyte imbalance?
 
  1. Fluid retention
  2. Muscle spasms
  3. Fractures
  4. High cholesterol
  5. Depression

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer normal serum albumin (Plasbumin) to a patient with an albumin level of 3.2 g/dL.The nurse knows that Plasbumin is classified as
 
  1. a blood product.
  2. a colloid.
  3. a crystalloid.
  4. a vitamin.
  5. an electrolyte.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Electrolytes are responsible for membrane permeability and water balance. An electrolyte imbalance, especially too much sodium, can result in fluid retention.
Rationale 2: Electrolytes are essential for muscle contractions. An imbalance in electrolytes can result in muscle spasms.
Rationale 3: Electrolytes are essential for bone growth and remodeling and may place a patient at risk for fractures, especially when there is an imbalance of calcium.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that electrolyte imbalances result in high cholesterol.
Rationale 5: There is no indication that electrolyte imbalances result in depression.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale: Plasbumin is an albumin product. Albumin is considered a blood product.




tsand2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


Kedrick2014

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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