A nurse is caring for a client with a fluid volume deficit related to inadequate oral fluid intake because of his medical treatment. The client requires TPN. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.

A client is brought into the emergency department with severe injuries. The physician orders lactated Ringer’s solution to be given for fluid volume replacement. Which explanations best describe why crystalloid solutions would be used before colloid solutions in an emergent situation? Select all that apply.

A nurse caring for a client with a fluid volume deficit knows that the goal for the client is to restore a normal volume level in the blood. What is the proper term for the target condition?

A 3-year-old child presents to the emergency department with lethargy. The nurse obtains vital signs. Which of the following is NOT considered a fever?

The nurse caring for an infant admitted with gastroenteritis. Which of the following are signs of severe dehydration? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old client for dehydration. Which of the following indicate that the child is dehydrated? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a 2-day-old with only one wet diaper since birth. Which additional assessments will the nurse perform to assess for dehydration? Select all that apply.

A child with an infection develops a fever. The nurse caring for the child knows that which part of the brain allows the higher temperature in response to the infection?

A client is admitted with severe diarrhea and vomiting. The client is very fatigued and weak and hasn’t urinated since early in the morning. The bladder scan reads 134 ml. Which of the following should the nurse consider regarding this client’s condition?

An 86-year-old client is transferred from the long-term care facility to the hospital for treatment after falling in the hallway. The staff tell the nurse that the client is normally not a fall risk and has been healthy and active, with little to no cognitive impairments. Upon admission, the client’s laboratory workup indicates severe dehydration. Which of the following manifestations of dehydration would more likely develop in an older adult? Select all that apply.

A client comes in with severe blood loss due to trauma from a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following is the nurse concerned about occurring with the client?

An elderly client that was admitted for dehydration is being discharged from the hospital. Which of the following should the nurse provide in discharge education for the client? Select all that apply.

The nurse caring for an infant admitted with gastroenteritis. Which of the following are signs of severe dehydration? Select all that apply.

A client is admitted with severe diarrhea and vomiting. The client is very fatigued and weak and hasn’t urinated since early in the morning. The bladder scan reads 134 ml. Which of the following should the nurse consider regarding this client’s condition?

The nurse caring for a child with gastroenteritis who is receiving maintenance IV fluids knows to prioritize which of the following nursing interventions?

A 15-year-old client is being treated at the hospital for severe diarrhea following a bacterial infection. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use that would best prevent this client from developing complications of severe dehydration?

A client with an electrolyte imbalance is at risk for fluid imbalance related to increased urine output. Which of the following interventions should the nurse add to this client’s care plan that would be most appropriate?

A 78-year-old client is being seen for fever and dehydration after spending the day outside in the heat. What actions would the nurse take to increase a client’s oral fluid intake to prevent future dehydration? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department following prolonged exposure to sun and heat. The nurse notes that the client has a high pulse rate, poor skin turgor, and a BUN of 30 mg/dL. Which of the following interventions are appropriate for the client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a 2-day-old with only one wet diaper since birth. Which additional assessments will the nurse perform to assess for dehydration? Select all that apply.

The nurse caring for a child with hyponatremia knows to assess for which of the following symptoms? Select all that apply.