RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL ONLINE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL ONLINE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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? a. hypokalemia b. instruct the client to allow the machine to breathe for them. c. add cabbage to the diet. d. nonrebreather mask - CORRECT ANSWER -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? a. add cabbage to the diet. b. nonrebreather mask c. place the client in high-fowler's position. d. instruct the client to allow the machine to breathe for them. - CORRECT ANSWER -instruct the client to allow the machine to breathe for them.