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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Answer Key Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which laboratory test is the best indicator of a patient in need of TPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serum albumin reflects protein status and nutritional need, key for TPN candidacy.
Question 2 of 5
A home care patient is complaining of weakness and leg cramps. Per order, the nurse draws blood and requests a potassium level. What is the rationale for this request?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weakness and leg cramps are classic signs of hypokalemia (low potassium).
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.