Saunders NCLEX Questions And Answers Reviewed Fluids and electrolytes 2026

Saunders NCLEX Questions And Answers 2026

Reviewed~Fluids and electrolytes deduced from Saunders comprehensive review for NCLEX four-test bank

1. A client is at risk for developing hypocalcemia. The nurse determines which signs are associated with this electrolyte disturbance? Select all that apply.:

Positive Trousseau's sign, Fine tremors noted in hands

2. The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube in place for gastric decompression. The primary health care provider (PHCP) prescribes to have the tube irrigated once every 8 hours. Select the correct interventions the nurse should utilize in performing this procedure. Select all that apply.:

Utilize 30 mL of 0.9% normal saline for the irrigating solution, After injecting the irrigating solution, pull back on the irrigation syringe.

3. The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking diuretics on a long-term basis. Which finding should the nurse expect to note as a result of this long-term use?: Increased specific gravity of the urine

4. The nurse is caring for a group of clients on a clinical nursing unit. The nurse interprets that which assigned clients are at risk for excess fluid volume? Select all that apply.: The client with renal failure, The client with chronic cirrhosis 5. The nurse is instructing a client on how to decrease the intake of calcium in the diet. The nurse should tell the client that which food item is least likely to contain calcium?:

Butter

6. Which of these clients are most likely to develop fluid (circulatory) over- load? Select all that apply.: A premature infant, A 101-year-old man, A client with heart failure, A client receiving renal dialysis