The Nurse Must Monitor the Fluid Status of Each Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse must monitor the fluid status of each patient. For each of the symptoms listed below, specify whether it is a symptom of hyponatremia (HYPO) or hypernatremia (HYPER) .
-Stomach cramps

• A)HYPO
• B)HYPER

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Fibrosis

A lung disease marked by the thickening and scarring of lung tissue, leading to decreased oxygen intake and breathing difficulties.

Chronic Pulmonary Histoplasmosis

A long-term lung infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, often resulting from inhaling spores from contaminated soil or dust.

Silicosis

A lung disease caused by inhaling tiny bits of silica, predominantly from quartz, leading to inflammation and scarring in the form of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs.

Asbestosis

A lung disease resulting from the inhalation of asbestos particles, characterized by fibrosis of the lungs and breathing difficulties.