RN ATI FLUID & ELECTROLYTE EXAM Questions & Answers, 2022

RN ATI FLUID & ELECTROLYTE EXAM Questions & Answers, 2022 A nurse is assessing a client who has hyperkalemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Decreased muscle strength B. Decreased gastric motility C. Increased rate D. Increased blood pressue - A. Decreased muscle strength A nurELECTse is assessing a client who is receiving hydrochlorothiazide and notes that the client is confused and lethargic. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider? A. Sodium 128 mEq/L B. Potassium 4.8 mEq/L C. Calcium 9.1 mg/dL D. Magnesium 2.0 mEq/L - A. Sodium 128 mEq/L A nurse is assessing a client who is using PCA following a thoracotomy. The client is short of breath, appears restless, and has respirations of 28/min. The client's ABG results are pH 7.52, PaO2 89mm hg, PaCO2 28 mmHg, and HCO3 -24 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Instruct the client to cough forcefully. B. Assist the client with ambulation. C. Provide calming interventions. D. Discontinue the PCA. - C. Provide calming interventions.