Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances Lewis: Test Bank Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition
The nurse notes a serum calcium level of 7.9 mg/dL for a patient who has chronic malnutrition. Which action should the nurse take next? a. Monitor ionized calcium level. b. Give oral calcium citrate tablets. c. Check parathyroid hormone level. d. Administer vitamin D supplements. This patient with chronic malnutrition is likely to have a low serum albumin level, which will affect the total serum calcium...
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medical surgical nursing 10th edition assessment and management of clinical problems
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and acid base imbalances lewis medical surgical nursing
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