A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypercalcemia
as a result of long-term use of glucocorticoids. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? (select all that
apply)
A. Hyperreflexia
B. Confusion
C. Positive Chovesteks's sign
D. Bone pain
E. Nausea and vomiting Correct Answer B
D
E
A nurse is planning care for a client who has hypernatremia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the
plan of care?
A. Infuse hypotonic IV fluids
B. Implement a fluid restriction
C. Increase sodium intake
D. Administer sodium polystyrene sulfonate Correct Answer A
A nurse is providing eduction for a client who has sever
hypomagnesemia and is prescribed oral magnesium sulfate.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in
the teaching?
A. "Avoid green, leafy vegetables while taking this medication."
, B. "You should receive the prescription for a thiazide diuretic to
take with the magnesium."
C. "You should eliminate whole grains from your diet until your
magnesium level increases."
D. "Report diarrhea while taking this medication." Correct
Answer D.
Explanation: Instruct the client to report diarrhea while taking
oral magnesium replacement. This is a potential adverse effect
of taking oral magnesium, which could worsen the client's
hypomagnesemia.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has
hypocalcemia. The nurse should identify which of the following
findings as a risk factor for the development of this electrolyte
imbalance.
A. Crohn's disease
B. Postoperative following appendectomy
C. History of bone cancer
D. Hyperthyroidism Correct Answer A.
Explanation: Crohn's disease is a risk factor for hypocalcemia.
This malabsorption disorder places the client at risk for
hypocalcemia due to inadequate calcium absorption
A nurse receives a lab report for a client indicating a potassium
level of 5.2 mEq/L. When notifying the provider, the nurse
should expect which of the following actions?
A. Starting an IV infusion of 0.9% NaCl
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