A nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit. The nurse should first address the cli-
ent's ___, followed by client's ___. - ANSWER ECG; calf circumference
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client. The client is at risk for developing ___ and
___. - ANSWER Hyponatremia; hypomagnesemia
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. The client is at risk for developing
___ due to ___. - ANSWER Seizures; sodium level
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty breathing and tingling in both hands. Their
respiratory rate is 36/min and they appear very restless. Which of the following values
should the nurse anticipate to be outside the expected reference range if the client is in res-
piratory alkalosis? - ANSWER PaCO2
A nurse is assessing a client who has a calcium level of 8.1 mg/dL. Which of the following
findings is the priority for the nurse to assess? - ANSWER Cardiac rhythm
A nurse is assessing a client who has dehydration. Which of the following assessments is the
priority? - ANSWER Mental status
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a potassium level of 3 mEq/L. The nurse should
plan to monitor the client for which of the following findings? - ANSWER Orthostatic hy-
potension
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a female client who has fluid volume excess.
Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect? - ANSWER Hct 34%
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ent's ___, followed by client's ___. - ANSWER ECG; calf circumference
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client. The client is at risk for developing ___ and
___. - ANSWER Hyponatremia; hypomagnesemia
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. The client is at risk for developing
___ due to ___. - ANSWER Seizures; sodium level
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty breathing and tingling in both hands. Their
respiratory rate is 36/min and they appear very restless. Which of the following values
should the nurse anticipate to be outside the expected reference range if the client is in res-
piratory alkalosis? - ANSWER PaCO2
A nurse is assessing a client who has a calcium level of 8.1 mg/dL. Which of the following
findings is the priority for the nurse to assess? - ANSWER Cardiac rhythm
A nurse is assessing a client who has dehydration. Which of the following assessments is the
priority? - ANSWER Mental status
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a potassium level of 3 mEq/L. The nurse should
plan to monitor the client for which of the following findings? - ANSWER Orthostatic hy-
potension
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a female client who has fluid volume excess.
Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect? - ANSWER Hct 34%
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