ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2019 A for NGN/ WITH RATIONALE

ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2019 A for NGN/ WITH RATIONALE a nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. the client is experiencing excessive stools. which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication? - CORRECT hypokalemia Lactulose works by stimulating the production of excess stools to rid the body of excess ammonia. These excessive stools can result in hypokalemia and dehydration. a nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema and is receiving mechanical ventilation. the client appears anxious and restless, and the high-pressure alarm is sounding. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - CORRECT instruct the client to allow the machine to breathe for them. When providing client care, the nurse should first use the least restrictive intervention. Therefore, the first action the nurse should