Med Surg Questions And Answers

A 77-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her family after she has had diarrhea for 3 days. The family tells the nurse that she has not been eating or drinking well, but that she has been taking her diuretics for congestive heart failure (CHF). Her laboratory results include a potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L. What does the nurse include in the patient's medication teaching? Select all that apply. 1 Diuretics increase fluid retention. 2 Laxatives can lead to fluid imbalance. 3 It is important to weigh daily at the same time. 4 Diuretics can lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalances. 5 Daily weights are a poor indicator of fluid loss or gain. - 2 Laxatives can lead to fluid imbalance. 3 It is important to weigh daily at the same time. 4 Diuretics can lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalances. The nurse is planning care for a patient with hypocalcemia. Which nursing action is appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? 1 Evaluating the patient's laboratory results 2 Implementing seizure precautions for the patient 3 Transferring the patient from the bed to a stretcher using a lift sheet 4 Collaborating with the dietitian to provide calcium-rich foods for the patient - 3 Transferring the patient from the bed to a stretcher using a lift sheet When assessing the laboratory results of a patient who has hypomagnesemia, for which additional electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor? 1 Hyperkalemia 2 Hypocalcemia 3 Hypernatremia 4 Hypophosphatemia - 2 Hypocalcemia A patient is admitted to the nursing unit with a diagnosis of hypokalemia. Which assessment does the nurse complete first?