Medical Surgical Assessment A Already Verified Questions and Answers

Medical Surgical Assessment A Already Verified Questions and Answers A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is scheduled for a CT scan with an IV contrast agent. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider prior to the procedure? A) Sodium 136 mEq/L B) Potassium 4.8 mEq/L C) Creatinine 1.9 mg/dL D) Calcium 10 mg/dL C) Creatinine 1.9 mg/dL Creatinine 1.9 mg/dL is not within the expected reference range. Therefore, the nurse should report the finding to the provider before the client has a CT scan with an IV contrast agent. This finding places the client at risk for developing contrast-induced nephropathy. A nurse is monitoring a client who is taking acarbose. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication? A) Polyuria B) Abdominal cramps C) Renal insufficiency D) Insomnia B) Abdominal cramps Acarbose affects the gastrointestinal system. Therefore, the nurse should monitor the client for abdominal cramping, rumbling bowel sounds, and diarrhea as adverse effects of this medication. A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who had a cardiac catheterization via the right femoral artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent postprocedure complications? (Select all) A) Monitor the insertion site for bleeding B) Position the affected extremity at a 45 degree angle C) Restrict the client's fluid intake D) Maintain the pressure dressing E) Check the client's peripheral pulses