NCLEX-RN
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with third- and fourth-degree burns is in the burn unit. The nurse understands that which of the following is true regarding fluid shift in burn clients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Burns cause fluid leakage, leading to severe edema even in unburned areas (
D). Hyperkalemia (not hypokalemia,
A), increased viscosity (
B), and weight gain (not loss,
C) occur.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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