correct
The nurse is caring for a patient with a sodium level of 122 mEq/L. Which of the
following assessment findings does she suspect? SATA
a confusion
b abdominal cramps
c increased urine output
d hypoactive bowel sounds
a
b
The nurse is caring for a patient whose most recent serum sodium level was 152
mEq/L. Which of the following signs and symptoms does she suspect are caused
by the patients sodium level? SATA
a. Lethargy
b. Dry mucous membranes
c. Tachypnea
d. Cyanosis
a
b
The nurse is evaluating her patients lab results and notes that the potassium
level is 5.5 mEq/L. she reviews the telemetry monitor, looking for which of the
following signs? SATA
a. inverted T waves
b. Widened QRS interval
c. Tall Peaked T waves
d. Prominent U waves
b
c
The nurse is reviewing he patient assignment for the shift and has each of the
following patients. Which patient is most at risk for hypokalemia?
a. a patient with hyperemesis gravidarum
b. a patient in renal failure
c. a patient in diabetic ketoacidosis
d. a patient with third degree burns
a
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a serum calcium level of 13.2 mg/dL.
Which of the following medication does she expect to administer? (SATA)
a. Phosphorous
b. calcitonin
c. Vitamin D
d. IV calcium gluconate
ab
The nurse is reviewing her patient's laboratory findings and notes that one of her
patients has a serum calcium level of 7.2 mg/dL. She knows that of each of the
, following patients, which ones are most likely to have this result? (SATA)
a. the patient with breast cancer and bone metastases
b. the patient with obesity
c. the patient with vitamin d toxicity
d. the patient with hypoparathyroidism
e. patient with chronic renal failure
de
The nurse is caring for a patient with a serum magnesium level of 3.2 mg/dL. She
knows that which of the following could have caused the electrolyte abnormality?
(SATA)
a. Renal failure
b. alcoholism
c. anorexia
d diarrhea
a
The nurse is caring for a patient with a magnesium level of 1.1 mg/dL. Which of
the following signs and symptoms does she closely monitor for? (SATA)
a. Diarrhea
b. Psychosis
c. Tetany
d. Decreased deep tendon reflexes
b
c
The nurse is caring for a patient with a phosphorous level of 5.0 mg/dL. she
knows that which of the following are possible causes of this condition, (SATA)
a. tumor lysis syndrome
b. hypoparathyroidism
c. hypercalcemia
d renal failure
a
b
d
The nurse is reviewing teaching with a client who has been advised to eat foods
rich in phosphorous. Which of the following foods should the nurse review as
good choices? (SATA)
a. Leafy greens
b. Garlic
c. Nuts
d. Whole milk
b
c
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a chloride level of 115 mEq/L. Which of
the following medications does she prepare to administer? (SATA)
a. bicarbonate
b. NS IVF