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The nurse is monitoring laboratory values for a clientadmitted for heart failure. The nurse notes the client’s potassium is 5.9 mEq/L. Upon review of the client’s medications, the nurse understands that which medication may be contributing to this laboratory value?

When assessing a pregnant client with eclampsia who is receiving IV magnesium sulfate, which clinical manifestation may be seen with excessive IV infusion of magnesium sulfate?

A 46 year-old client with a recent head injury is now displaying symptoms of Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone (SIADH). With your understanding that this condition increases the amount of anti-diuretic hormone, which of the following clinical manifestations will be present on assessment? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing excessive diarrhea. The client’s arterial blood gas values are pH 7.18, PaCO2 45 mm Hg, and HCO3- 16 mEq/L. Which prescription by the healthcare provider does the nurse expect to receive?

Following a parathyroidectomy, a client complains of “a tingling feeling around my mouth.” Which additional assessment should the nurse complete related to this complaint?

A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension. For which acid–base imbalance does the nurse assess to prevent complications of this therapy?

You are caring for a 2-month old infant that has sunken fontanels and poor skin turgor. Upon assessment and review of the client’s chart, which of the following would contribute to these findings in this population?

The physician orders 500 mg of ampicillin for your client. A 1 g vial of powdered ampicillin is available. The label says to add 2.2 mL sterile water to yield 1 g/2.5 mL. How many milliliters of reconstituted ampicillin should you give? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the nearest tenth.

A nurse is caring for a 6-year-old that weighs 44 pounds. The client is severely dehydrated and is in need of IV fluid replacement. How much total IV fluid is needed for the first 24 hours of fluid replacement?

An elderly client with diarrhea who is receiving continuous tube feedings develops restlessness, agitation, and weakness. Which laboratory result should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?