Fluid and Electrolytes ATI

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse preparing a site for the insertion of an IV catheter should treat excess hair at the site by:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hair can be a source of infection and should be removed by clipping. Shaving the area can cause skin abrasions, and depilatories can irritate the skin.

Question 2 of 5

What would be the best initial nursing actions prior to inserting an IV?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Prior to initiating an IV, the nurse should verify the physician's order for IV therapy.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who is diaphoretic from a fever. The amount of sodium excreted in the urine will:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Increased sweating (diaphoresis) leads to the loss of sodium and other electrolytes, resulting in higher sodium excretion in the urine.

Question 4 of 5

The renin and angiotensin systems help to maintain the balance of sodium and water in the body. What other functions do these systems serve?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The renin and angiotensin systems help to maintain the balance of sodium and water in the body and maintain healthy blood volumes.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse preparing a site for the insertion of an IV catheter should treat excess hair at the site by:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hair can be a source of infection and should be removed by clipping. Shaving the area can cause skin abrasions, and depilatories can irritate the skin.

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