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A client is admitted to the hospital with a sodium level of 125 mEq/L (normal 135 – 145 mEq/L). Which of the following signs/symptoms would the nurse expect the client to exhibit? Select all that apply.

A nurse in an emergency department is reviewing the medical record of a client who experienced an extensive burn injury less than 24 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect?

A client with kidney failure has been diagnosed with hypermagnesemia. Which of the following antidotes would the nurse anticipate administering for magnesium toxicity?

A nurse is teaching an adult client about screening prevention for cancer. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Which client is at risk for the development of hyponatremia? Select all that apply.

Four burn patients have been admitted to the emergency room. In order of most importance, rank the patients according to who would be seen first, second, third and fourth by the nurse. 

The client who received 50 mL from a unit of whole blood has new onset low back pain. The nurse notes the following vital signs: BP 100/50, Pulse 105, RR 20, Temperature of 100.4 F. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? 

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. Lab values show a serum calcium level of 4.0 mg/dL (normal 9.0 – 10.5 mg/dL).  Which of the following signs/symptoms should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has hypernatremia and requires IV fluid therapy due to an NPO status. Which of the following solutions should the nurse anticipate to be ordered for this client?

The nurse is assigned to care for a group of clients. On review of the clients’ medical records, the nurse determines that which client is most likely at risk for a fluid volume deficit?