Reference no: EM133529988

Question 1: A hypovolaemic patient may require fluid replacement to restore blood pressure and blood volume.

• Would you consider normal saline to be a medication? Please provide justification with your answer. (Demonstrates safe nursing care and knowledge and critical thinking)

• Explain the difference between a hypotonic solution and an isotonic solution and an example of when each may be given to a patient. (Demonstrate Knowledge of IV fluids) with Critical thinking

Question 2: Betty Shale is 53 years old in the advanced stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). On assessment at the clinic today, Betty tells you she has been feeling more tired and fatigued than usual and has also noticed that she is more and more short of breath, especially when doing normal daily activities. She appears tired and has multiples bruises to her arms which she states "seem to come from nowhere" although she does recall bumping into some furniture recently.

• Identify what condition (related to CKD), these symptoms Betty is experiencing indicate, and
• Demonstrating your knowledge of the pathophysiology of CKD and explain how this condition you have identified, is linked back to CKD?