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Who is at higher risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance? Elderly and infants What are the four Cations and what is their charge? Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg) *Positively Charged* 00:17 01:08 What are the three Anions and what is their charge? Bicarbonate (HCO3), Cl (Chlorine), PO4 (Phosphate) *Negatively Charged* 1. What is the prevalent cation in the ICF? 2. What is the prevalent anion in the ICF? 1. K+ (Potassium) 2. PO4- (Phosphat...

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The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a history of smoking during a routine clinic visit. The client, who exercises regularly, reports having pain in the calf during exercise that disappears at rest. Which of the following findings requires further evaluation? 1. Heart rate 57 bpm. 2. SpO2 of 94% on room air. 3. Blood pressure 134/82. 4. Ankle-brachial index of 0.65. - ANSWER 4 An Ankle-Brachial Index of 0.65 suggests moderate arterial vascular disease in a client who is expe...

Med Surg Adaptive Quizzing and Rationale The nurse is planning care for a patient with a new diagnosis of hypercalcemia resulting from treatment for hypocalcemia. Which change to the plan of care should the nurse anticipate? - weight bearing exercises A patient with hypercalcemia as a result of treatment for hypocalcemia would require the addition of weight-bearing exercises to the plan of care. These exercises will facilitate the movement of extra calcium ions in the blood to the bone....

Med-Surg: GI System exam with Answers A client with jaundice associated with hepatitis expresses concern over the change in skin color. Which does the nurse explain is the cause of this color change? 1. Stimulation of the liver to produce an excess quantity of bile pigments 2. Inability of the liver to remove normal amounts of bilirubin from the blood 3. Increased destruction of red blood cells during the acute phase of the disease 4. Decreased prothrombin levels, leading to multiple si...

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Med Surg Adaptive Quizzing and Rationale Phosphorus and calcium have inverse or reciprocal relationships, meaning that when calcium levels are high, phosphorus levels tend to be low. Therefore administration of phosphorus will reduce a patient's already abnormally low calcium level, which can result in life-threatening complications. Potassium phosphate will not have any effect on sodium, magnesium, or potassium levels. The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with an exacerbation o...

Med-Surg Practice A 1. A nurse has just received a report on a client following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 12 hr ago. After listening to the report in an audio clip, the nurse should identify which of the following as the priority finding? (Your going to have to click to listen) The client has red-colored urine with occasional clots. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has a disposable chest drainage system with a water seal chamber. The nurse is preparing to measu...