Archer NCLEX questions from lectures questions with correct answers

The nurse is caring for a patient with a sodium level of 122 mEq/L. Which of the following assessment findings does she suspect? SATA a confusion b abdominal cramps c increased urine output d hypoactive bowel sounds - Answer a b The nurse is caring for a patient whose most recent serum sodium level was 152 mEq/L. Which of the following signs and symptoms does she suspect are caused by the patients sodium level? SATA a. Lethargy b. Dry mucous membranes c. Tachypnea d. Cyanosis - Answer a b The nurse is evaluating her patients lab results and notes that the potassium level is 5.5 mEq/L. she reviews the telemetry monitor, looking for which of the following signs? SATA a. inverted T waves b. Widened QRS interval c. Tall Peaked T waves d. Prominent U waves - Answer b