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Title: The nurse is administering IV fluid to a client. Which fluid will require the nurse to monitor ...
Post by: Siisi on Jan 25, 2018
The nurse is administering IV fluid to a client. Which fluid will require the nurse to monitor electrolyte values?
 
  1. Antibiotics
  2. Crystalloids
  3. Colloids
  4. Blood products


Title: The nurse is administering IV fluid to a client. Which fluid will require the nurse to monitor ...
Post by: sammenn28 on Jan 25, 2018
Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: Crystalloid drugs can cause hypernatremia, resulting in fluid retention.
Rationale 2: Crystalloid drugs can cause hypernatremia, resulting in fluid retention.
Rationale 3: Crystalloid drugs can cause hypernatremia, resulting in fluid retention.
Rationale 4: Crystalloid drugs can cause hypernatremia, resulting in fluid retention.

Global Rationale: Crystalloid drugs can cause Hypernatremia, resulting in fluid retention; therefore, the nurse will monitor sodium values. The other fluids do not require specific monitoring of electrolyte values.