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jon_i

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following individuals with diarrhea for three days is more likely to suffer from fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
 
  A) Infant
  B) School-age child
  C) Adolescent
  D) Young adult

Question 2

A client has a physician's order for NPO (nothing by mouth) following abdominal surgery to repair a bowel obstruction. The client has a nasogastric tube inserted to low intermittent suction. The client requires intravenous therapy for what purpose?
 
  A) Replace fluid and electrolytes
  B) Administer blood products
  C) Provide protein supplements
  D) Treat the client's infection


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tsternbergh47

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
The very young child and older adults are at greatest risk for fluid or electrolyte imbalances.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The therapeutic goal may be maintenance, replacement, treatment, diagnosis, monitoring, palliation, or a combination. This client requires intravenous fluids for replacement of those lost due to the NPO order, and the loss of fluid and electrolytes due to the nasogastric suctioning.


jon_i

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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

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