PN NGN Adult Medical Surgical 2025 with Questions and Answers

PN NGN Adult Medical Surgical 2025 with Questions and Answers A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and reports persistent nausea and vomiting for 2 days. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider? a) Potassium 4.0 mEq/L b) Lithium 0.9 mEq/L c) BUN 12 mg/dL d) Sodium 132 mEq/L ANSWER D. Sodium 132 mEq/L A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and has a WBC count of 4,000/mm3. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a) Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide. b) Instruct the client to use a disposable razor to shave. c) Decrease the client's protein intake. d) Encourage the client to eat unpasteurized dairy products. ANSWER A. Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide. A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming from the bathroom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?