What Is the Rationale for Careful Intake and Output for Patients

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for careful intake and output for patients with pulmonary alterations?

• A) Fluid retention occurs with tachypnea.
• B) Hemodilution may cause deleterious hypernatremia.
• C) Fluid volume excess can lead to right-sided heart failure.
• D) Excessive fluid losses may lead to dehydration and hypovolemic shock.

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Definitions:

Translocation

Movement of a chromosomal segment from one chromosome to another nonhomologous chromosome, leading to abnormalities—e.g., Down syndrome.

XO Genotype

A genetic condition characterized by the presence of a single X chromosome and no second sex chromosome, leading to Turner syndrome in humans.

Turner Syndrome

A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the presence of a single X chromosome, leading to various physical and developmental issues.

Poly-X Female

A genetic condition in females characterized by the presence of more than two X chromosomes, leading to various physical and developmental features.