NSG 3870 ATI Exam 2

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports a tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet, and around the lips. For which of the following findings should the nurse assess the client? - Chvostek's sign to check for hypocalcemia A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Increased HR, BP, RR A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who collapsed after playing football on a hot day. After reviewing the admission laboratory findings, the nurse recognizes that these findings are consistent with which of the following conditions? Na: 152 K: 3.6 Cl: 105 Glucose: 102 BUN: 18 Creatinine: 0.7 - Dehydration A nurse is assessing a preschooler who has a calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Muscle tremors A nurse is caring for four clients who have drainage tubes. Which of the following client should the nurse recognize as being at risk for hypokalemia? - The client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube to suction A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has pulmonary edema and is about to start taking furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - Eat foods that contain plenty of potassium