Fluids & Electrolytes

Question 1

Hypertonic fluid will “shift” water _____ the cells.

Answer 1

OUT of

Question 2

Hypotonic fluid will “shift” water ____ the cells.

Answer 2

INto

Question 3

What electrolyte is most responsible for determining the concentration of the plasma?

Answer 3

Sodium

Question 4

What would indicate the client is well hydrated?

Answer 4

Good skin turgor
Normal VS
Baseline mental status
Light yellow urine (good amounts)
Maintaining baseline weight
Normal BUN