A nurse is caring for four clients. Which prescription by th…

A nurse is caring for four clients. Which prescription by the health care provider would the nurse question and seek further clarification before administering?  Potassium: 3.5 mEq/L – 5.0 mEq/L  Sodium: 135 mEq/L – 145 mEq/L  Calcium: 8.5 mg/dL – 10.5 mg/dL  Magnesium: 1.6 mEq/L – 2.2 mEq/L 

A provider is seeing 11 year old, with 3 younger siblings, i…

A provider is seeing 11 year old, with 3 younger siblings, in clinic for a well child check and notices a down trend in weight gain (not weight loss) and trending well on linear growth.   Reports 3 meals a day; breakfast and lunch at school.  Child reports feeling good about how they look.  Denies any recent illness; no fevers, vomiting or diarrhea. The most prudent next action would be to:

A client who is semiconscious presents with restlessness and…

A client who is semiconscious presents with restlessness and weakness. The nurse assesses a dry, swollen tongue, body temperature of 99.3 F, and a high urine specific gravity. What is the most likely serum sodium value for this client? Potassium: 3.5 mEq/L – 5.0 mEq/L  Sodium: 135 mEq/L – 145 mEq/L  Calcium: 8.5 mg/dL – 10.5 mg/dL  Magnesium: 1.6 mEq/L – 2.2 mEq/L   

A nurse is assessing a client who reports fever, shortness o…

A nurse is assessing a client who reports fever, shortness of breath, and productive green sputum. On examination, the nurse notes increased respiratory rate and dullness to percussion over the left lower lobe. Which combination of findings best supports a diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia?