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P68T

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following indicate that a patient's renal function is adequate for weaning? 1. Urine output = 20 ml/hr 2. No major weight gain 3. No edema present 4. Normal electrolytes
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

Which of the following electrolyte imbalances can hinder weaning from ventilatory support? 1. Hypochloremia 2. Hypomagnesemia 3. Hypokalemia 4. Hyponatremia
 
  a. 2 and 3 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1 and 4 only


lorealeza77

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The patient ideally should have an adequate urine output (>1000 ml/day), and there should be no inappropriate weight gain or edema.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Key electrolytes should be normal (magnesium, 1.8 to 3.0 mEq/L; phosphate, 2.5 to 4.8 mEq/L; potassium, 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L).


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