When assessing for dehydration, the nurse should observe for which of

Urinary NCLEX RN Questions

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Question 1 of 5.

When assessing for dehydration, the nurse should observe for which of the following?

A. Headache and increased urinary output

B. Weight gain and edema

C. Hypertension and decreased urinary output

D. Hypotension, headache, and dry mucous membranes

Explanation: Dehydration causes hypotension, headache, and dry mucous membranes due to fluid loss.

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a client whose latest lab results show a serum calcium level of 13.2 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L) [9-10.5 mg/dL, 2.12-2.52 mmol/L]. Which medication does the nurse expect to administer based on this lab result? Select all that apply.

A. Phosphorus

B. Calcitonin

C. Vitamin D

D. IV calcium gluconate

E. IV Bisphosphonates

Explanation: Calcitonin and bisphosphonates lower serum calcium levels in hypercalcemia by reducing bone resorption and increasing calcium excretion.

Question 3 of 5.

The nurse is assessing a client who was admitted four hours ago with hypomagnesemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a common cause of hypomagnesemia? Select all that apply.

A. Renal failure

B. Alcoholism

C. Anorexia nervosa

D. Diarrhea

E. Hypothyroidism

Explanation: Alcoholism, anorexia nervosa, and diarrhea cause magnesium loss through malnutrition, malabsorption, or gastrointestinal losses.

Question 4 of 5.

The nurse is teaching a client about consuming cranberry juice to prevent recurrent simple cystitis. The nurse understands that the treatment goal of consuming cranberry is to

A. increase the urine specific gravity.

B. increase the urine leukocyte count.

C. acidify the urine.

D. increase the protein in the urine.

Explanation: Cranberry juice acidifies urine, creating an unfavorable environment for bacterial growth, helping prevent cystitis.

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a 24-hour urine collection. The nurse should plan to

A. discard the second urine specimen and then start the collection.

B. discard the first and last urinary specimens.

C. discard the first urine specimen.

D. collect and retain all urinary specimens.

Explanation: The first urine specimen is discarded to ensure the collection reflects a full 24-hour period starting from an empty bladder.