Quiz – SATA Questions 1

The client on renal dialysis is most likely to develope fluid overload since the kidneys have shut down.
Being premature, a 30 weeks premature baby is likely to have more water in his/her body.
The client with congestive heart failure is likely to have fluid accumulating in the lungs (left sided CHF) or into the venous system (right sided CHF).

A client who is on heart medication should change position slowly.
Signs of peripheral edema should be reported if a client is on a calcium channel blocker.

To prevent long-term complications associated with gastric bypass surgery, the client should increase calcium, protein, and vitamin B12.