Rasmussen MDC II Final Questions & Answers 100% Correct!

The nurse is providing care for a client who underwent a parathyroidectomy two days ago. To prevent complications with this surgery. Which laboratory value requires close monitoring by the nurse? - ANSWERSCalcium levels A client is diagnosed with metastatic cancer. The family ask the nurse, "What's the difference between hospice and palliative care? The nurse correctly responds with which statement? - ANSWERSPalliative care is to prevent and treat symptoms and side effects of cancer treatment The nurse is caring for a 46-year-old female client who presented to the emergency department with dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue over the past few days. The client has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and has been undergoing chemotherapy. The client's labs reveal the following: Na 150mEq/Ml, potassium 3.0 mEq/ML, calcium 15 mg/DL. Which of the following imbalances is the client exhibiting? - ANSWERSHypernatremia, hypokalemia, hypercalcemia A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the client's peristalsis returning? - ANSWERSPassage of flatus Which of the laboratory results would be the most important for a nurse to monitor for a client with a lower gastrointestinal bleed? - ANSWERSHemoglobin and hematocrit A medication order states, to administer 100 mEq of potassium chloride PO twice a day. Available is potassium chloride oral solution 40 mEq/15Ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose? - ANSWERS38 A nurse is providing client and family education for a client diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. Which of the following is important to include in the education? - ANSWERSModify diet Stress reduction Adhere to prescribed medications Which laboratory report is of the highest concern for the nurse to monitor for a client with bone marrow suppression receiving chemotherapy? - ANSWERSWhite blood cell (WBC) count The nurse would incorporate which of the following into the plan of care as a primary