The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory studies. The ...

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The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory studies. The extracellular fluid contains: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Sodium.
  2. Chloride.
  3. Magnesium.
  4. Protein.
  5. Sulfate.

Question 2

The hospice nurse is teaching the family of a terminally ill client the signs of approaching death, including Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Loss of muscle tone
  2. Bounding pulse
  3. Decreased urinary output
  4. Noisy respirations
  5. Stable blood pressure

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale: Extracellular fluid contains sodium and other salts that break up into electrically charged particles when dissolved in water.

Answer to Question 2

1,3,4
Rationale: Loss of muscle tone, including incontinence, constipation, nausea may be a sign of approaching death.