Potassium lab values - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Cardiovascular Disorders Benazepril should be discontinued immediately if: pregnancy occurs. A patient is diagnosed with mild heart failure (HF). What drug listed below would be a good choice for reducing morbidity and mortality long term? Metoprolol A patient taking an ACE inhibitor should avoid: potassium supplements. An 87-year-old has history of symptomatic heart failure. He presents today with lower extremity edema and mild shortness of breath with exertion. In addition ...

HESI RN EXIT Exam Questions and Answers_ A+ Graded 100% Pass The nurse is caring for a client who has developed cardiac tamponade. Which finding would the nurse anticipate? A) Widening pulse pressure B) Pleural friction rub C) Distended neck veins D) Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-C) Distended neck veins A pt presses the call bell and requests pain medication for a severe headache. To assess the quality of the pt. Pain, which approach should the nurse use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask the patien...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE GUIDE (GRADED A+) LATEST VERSION A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement ...

2023 HESI Med Surg Exit Exam (V1 Version 1) Brand New Q&As + Guaranteed A+ While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign. c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs. d. Watch the client's posture and balance d...

2023 HESI Med-Surg RN Custom Exam (for Med Surg II Class) Pics & Q&As Included (A+)Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan...

PCC final exam 1 questions & answers 2024/2025 When the results of a lab test are within a predetermined range of values, the results are considered what? - ANSWERS"Normal" Always treat the what? Not the lab value. - ANSWERSPatient Isolated abnormal lab values which do not correlate with the patient's clinical condition may be what? What should be done in this case? - ANSWERSMeaningless Consider lab error, repeat test, or check previous results When looking at Complete Blo...

Purpose of the pituitary gland - hormones help regulate other glands in the endocrine system produces ADH and oxytocin Respiratory regulation of alkalosis - decreased H+ in blood triggers brain to decrease rate and depth of breathing-retains CO2 At risk populations for acid-base imbalances - Diabetes, COPD, Renal failure, severe vomiting/diarrhea Respiratory acidosis lab values - pH < 7.35, CO2 > 45 mmHg Metabolic acidosis lab values - pH < 7.35, HCO3 < 22 mEq/L Respiratory a...

NAPLEX PREP 2024 Questions with 100% Correct Answers Name three examples of at-home tests that can be purchased OTC? pregnancy, ovulation, HIV, herpes, fecal occult blood, drug tests lifespan of platelets? 7-10 days -- reason you have to hold aspirin 10 days prior to surgery When would a CMP be helpful? getting baseline electrolyte labs and liver function tests in one blood draw These are the three white blood cells (leukocytes) classified further as granulocytes neutrophils...

The nurse is caring for a client who is on a mechanical ventilator. Blood gas results indicate a pH of 7.50 and a PaCO2 of 30 mmHg. The nurse has determined that the client is experiencing respiratory alkalosis. Which laboratory value would most likely be noted in this condition? 1. Sodium level of 145 mEq/L 2. Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L 3. Magnesium level of 1.3 mEq/L 4. Phosphorus level of 3.0 mg/dL - 2. Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L A nurse is preparing to administer oral potassium fo...

NCLEX-PN NGN EXAM 2023/2024 Question No : 1 - Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of: A. primary prevention. B. secondary prevention. C. tertiary prevention. D. primary health care prevention. Answer: B Explanation: Secondary prevention targets the reduction of disease prevalence and disease morbidity through early diagnosis and treatment. Physiological Adaptation Question No : 2 - Which of the following foods is ...