Nur256 Exam 2 Questions & Answers!!

What are the signs and symptoms of hyponatremia? {Ans: - Nausea - Muscle cramps - Confusion - Muscular twitching, coma - Seizures - Headache}A patient has a diagnosis of hypervolemia. Which nursing actions would the nurse do first? {Ans: - Restriction of sodium and water intake is vital for the treatment of hypervolemia in order to return the extracellular compartment to normal. - Ongoing assessment and monitoring - Prescribed diuretics}A client has thrombocytopenia. What actions does the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? {Ans: - Apply the client's shoes before getting the client out of bed. - Assist the client with ambulation. - Use a lift sheet to move the client up in bed.}A nurse is caring for a client in a long-term care facility who has become weak, confused, and experienced dizziness when standing. The client's temperature is 38.8 C (100.9 F), pulse 92/min, respirations 20/min, and blood pressure 108/60 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Initiate fluid restrictions to limit intake B. Check for peripheral edema C. Encourage the client to ambulate to promote oxygenation D. Monitor for orthostatic hypotension {Ans: D. Monitor for orthostatic hypotension