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A pregnant patient with eclampsia is receiving IV magnesium sulfate. Which finding should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately?

A patient who had a transverse colectomy for diverticulosis 18 hours ago has nasogastric suction. The patient reports anxiety and incisional pain. The patient’s respiratory rate is 32 breaths/min, and the arterial blood gases (ABGs) indicate respiratory alkalosis. Which action should the nurse take first?

The proximal and distal convoluted tubules are connected by the:

Following a thyroidectomy, a patient reports “a tingling feeling around my mouth.” Which assessment should the nurse complete first?

Name Each Electrolyte, Provide Normal Value and Function Clinical Manifestations, Of Hyper and Hypo 35 PtsElectrolyte ValueNormal FunctionHyper HypoK+   Mg+   Na+   Ca+   Po-   CL-   

A patient who had surgery for a perforated gastric ulcer has been receiving nasogastric suction for 3 days. The patient’s serum sodium level is 127 mEq/L (127 mmol/L). Which prescribed therapy should the nurse question?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a massive burn injury and possible hypovolemia. Which assessment data should be of most concern to the nurse?

A patient who has a small cell cancer of the lung develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should notify the health care provider about which assessment finding?

A patient with multiple draining wounds is admitted for hypovolemia. What would be the most accurate way for the nurse to evaluate fluid balance?

A patient with new-onset confusion and hyponatremia is being admitted. Which action should the charge nurse take when making room assignments?