A client had a 2 kg weight loss in one day. The nurse realizes ...

[swpotter12]

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]

Answer to Question 1

1
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.

[swpotter12]

Excellent

[Jossy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it