Hypocalcemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Midterm Exam: NR574/ NR 574 (2023/2024 New Update) Acute Care Practicum Review | Week 1-4 | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION How often should a CK level be drawn and why? Answer: least every 6-12 hours to establish a peak level and then subsequently a downward trend. QUESTION Sylvie is a 26-year-old who presents to the emergency department (ED) after just finishing a full marathon. She complains of feeling lightheaded, nauseous, and ha...

78. The nurse should reinforce the stated need for change in the _______________ stage. 79. The nurse should reinforce the positive outcomes of change in the _______________ stage. 80. The nurse should increase the awareness of the need for change in the ________________ stage. 81. The nurse should help patients plan to deal with potential relapses in the __________ stage. 82. Suggested teaching strategies for persons born before 1945 (Veterans) 83. Suggested teaching stra...

135-145 - ANSWER-normal sodium levels 3.5-5 - ANSWER-normal potassium levels 8.5-10.5 - ANSWER-normal calcium levels 1.7-2.2 - ANSWER-normal magnesium levels 2.5-4.5 - ANSWER-normal phosphorus levels hyponatremia - ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in lethargy, n/v, lethargy, and abdominal cramping; if extremely low- risk for seizures with correction hypernatremia - ANSWER-this electrolyte abnormality results in disorientation, thirst, and weakness sodium - ANSWER-...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM | ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM PACK/ ATI PHARMACOLOGY PN PROCTORED EXAM 2024/ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALLES/ GRADED A+ 1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serumcalcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)...

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The nurse is talking with a client who was diagnosed with liver cancer nine months ago and the client's family. The family is requesting assistance to deal with the diagnosis. The nurse provides the family with information about Palliative care. which of the following is not a goal of Palliative care? a. to secure financial assistance b. to provide education to the family c. to support family d. to prevent and treat symptoms and side effects of treatment a A nurse is caring for a patie...

Test Bank for ATI RN-Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Detailed Answer Key ATI Complex Endocrine Practice Latest ATI RN-Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Detailed Answer Key ATI Complex Endocrine Practice Latest-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? A. Chvostek's sign Rational...

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80. Daily fluid loss from lungs 81. Daily fluid loss via kidneys 82. A sign of hypocalcemia. Carpal spasm caused by inflating a blood pressure cuff above the client's systolic pressure and leaving it in place for 3 minutes. 83. A patient w/COPD is most likely to have: respiratory acidosis metabolic acidosis respiratory alkalosis metabolic alkalosis 84. A patient w/DKA is most likely to have: respiratory acidosis metabolic acidosis respiratory alkalosis metabolic alkalosis ...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Questions & Answers Version 1 2023 Update A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications used for the treatment of tetany, w...