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A nurse at an emergency department is caring for a child who was admitted with cystic fibrosis. The child’s parent is given the following laboratory results: sodium 128 mg/dL (136 to 145 mEq/dL), blood glucose 268 g/dL (70 to 100 g/dL), potassium 4.2 mq/L (3.4 to 4.7 mEq/L), and oxygen saturation 88% on 2 L/min via nasal canula (95% to 100%). The parent ask how the values relate to cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?

Given the equation: -4x + 8y = -16 Express the y intercept as an ordered pair in the box below. Then, Describe how you found this point in the box below. Do both parts for full credit!

Explain what the graph of an equation represents (why do we graph). Write as a sentence. This can be worth more than the one point for extra credit.

What is the first-line diuretic for managing essential hypertension?

Which of the following is not a known complication of thiazide diuretics?

A patient is prescribed sotalol for arrhythmia management. What is the primary mechanism of action of this drug?

A patient receiving furosemide for pulmonary edema should be monitored for which electrolyte imbalance?

A nurse is monitoring a patient on amiodarone. Which adverse effect requires immediate intervention?

Which life-threatening complication is associated with class III antiarrhythmic drugs?

A patient taking spironolactone should be monitored for which laboratory abnormality?