A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative fo…

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 patient is admitted for evaluation of a bowel obstruction…

A patient is admitted for evaluation of a bowel obstruction and has a nasogastric tube placed to low intermittent suction. The physician orders arterial blood gases, and the following results are reported: Parameter Patient Results Normal Reference Range pH 7.37 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 33 mmHg 35-45 mmHg PaO2 94 mmHg 80-100 HCO3 19 mEq/L 22-26 mEq/L SaO2 98% 95-100%     What is the nurse’s interpretation of these results?