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Nutrition and Fluid Balance Chapter 14 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Based on knowledge of total body fluids, a nurse is especially watchful for a fluid volume deficit in an infant. Why would the nurse do this?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infants have a higher proportion of body water and ECF, making them prone to fluid loss.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following questions about fluid balance would be appropriate when conducting a health history for a patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urination habits directly relate to fluid balance assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A physician writes an order to force fluids. What will be the first action the nurse will take in implementing this order?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Explaining the rationale promotes understanding and compliance.
Question 4 of 5
A specially trained nurse has inserted a PICC line. What would be done next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PICC placement requires X-ray confirmation of tip location before use.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is having a blood transfusion, but the fluid is dripping very slowly. The blood has been infusing for more than 4 hours. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood must be infused within 4 hours to prevent bacterial growth; it should be stopped.