The nurse is caring for a patient who has hypomagnesmia. The nurse would anticipate which of the following findings on assessment?
1- Renal stones
2- Edema
3- Muscle spasm
4- Decreased ability for blood to clot
The nurse who cares for a pateint with hypomagnsemia would anticipate muscle spasm.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has hypomagnesmia. The nurse would anticipate which of...
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing fluid volume excess. The nurse would anticipate which of the following clinical manifestation? Select all that apply a) increased urine output b) Crackles in the lungs c) Weight loss d) Pitting edema e) Flat neck veins f) elevated blood pressure
A nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient who was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of dehydration. The patient stated he had been vomiting for 2 days and had been unable to take food or fluids. He has been healthy and currently takes only a diuretic for his blood pressure. On physical examination, the nurse notes that the patient's skin is dry with decreased turgor, oral mucous membranes are dry, heart rate is 100, and blood pressure is...
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings requires IMMEDIATE intervention by the nurse? please state your rationale a. Lanugo covering the body b. Blood ph 7.60 c. +2 edema of the lower extremities D. BUN 21 mg/dL
27. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute heart failure and is receiving furosemide via IV bolus. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates a desired therapeutic effect? Increased sputum production Decreased weight Decreased blood glucose level Increased blood pressure 54. A nurse is assessing a client who receives monthly injections of cyanocobalamin. Which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication? Absence of hand tremors Hematocrit 45% Potassium 3.8...
1. The nurse is caring for a frail elderlyn caring for a frail elderly patient who was discovered on the bedroom floor having la two days earlier. On reviewing the patient's laboratory results, the nurse realizes that she must notify the provider immediately about which result? A. Magnesium (Mg) 1.9mEq/L B. Potassium (K) 6.6 mEq/L C. Calcium (Ca+) 9.8 mg/dL D. Sodium (Na+) 135 mEq/L 2. A patient with asthma is brought by ambulance to the ER with altered level...
The nurse is caring for a patient who has lymphatic obstruction. Which complication does the nurse monitor for in the patient? Select all that apply. 1 Peptic ulcer 2 Hypotension 3 Heart failure 4 Hepatic cirrhosis 5 nephrosis
exposed Acties should O : 48 The nurse is caring for a patient who has retumed to the unit following a bronchoscopy. The should which orarion will determine when the p how the patient to drink enis asing for something to ads va Presence of a cough and agree Question : 40 The medical nurse who works on a pulmonology unit is aware that several repertory prwtory conditions would lead to an increase in o complace. The presence of what...
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client's airway requires suctioning? a. Pulse ox saturation of 94% b. Rhonchi noted upon auscultation c. decreased peak airway inspiratory pressure d. low pressure alarm sounding on the ventilator 2. The nurse is teaching a client about PICC line. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct? a. The procedure will...
The nurse is caring for a patient who recently had a myocardial infarction (MI). Which medications would the nurse anticipate the health care provider will recommend to this patient as prevention of another MI. A. Vitamin K and an anti-inflammatory B. Omega 3 supplement and an iron supplement c. Omega 3 supplement and a baby aspirin daily d. Vitamin A and an anticoagulant
The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted for exacerbation of congestive heart failure (CHF). The nurse notes severe bilateral edema in the patient's lower extremities 1. What interventions should the nurse perform to reduce edema in the patient's lower extremities? 2. What dietary changes should the nurse recommend to the patient to reduce edema? 3. What can you teach and include in discharge planning so that the patient can monitor his CHF at home?