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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Answer Key Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse monitoring the intake and output of fluids for a patient with severe diarrhea knows that normally how many mL of body fluids is lost via the gastrointestinal tract?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normally, ~300 mL of fluid is lost via the GI tract daily; diarrhea increases this significantly.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse measures a patients 24-hour fluid intake and documents the findings. To be an accurate indicator of fluid status, what must the nurse also do with the information?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid status requires comparing intake and output, not just intake alone.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering a potassium supplement to a patient. What will the nurse do to disguise the taste and decrease gastric irritation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diluting potassium supplements improves taste and reduces gastric irritation.
Question 4 of 5
Cross-matching of blood is ordered for a patient before major surgery. What does this process do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cross-matching ensures donor and recipient blood are compatible.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is initiating a peripheral venous access IV infusion ordered for a patient presurgically. In what position would the nurse place the patient to perform this skill?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low Fowler's position (semi-sitting) aids vein access and patient comfort.