Exam (elaborations)
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances Lewis: Test Bank Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition
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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 patie...
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