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NURS 3100 MyLab Chapter 25 QuestionsA client has a serum sodium level of 125mEq/L. Which prescription should the nurse
anticipate?
A.
Administer normal saline intravenous(IV)
B.
Encourage the patient to drink fluids
C.
Provide a diet high in NaCl
D.
Administer0.45% NaCl - ANS-A.
Administer normal saline intravenous (IV)
A client receiving dextran 40(Gentran 40) begins experiencingtachycardia, dyspnea,
and a cough. Which should the nurse understand is the causative factor of the
symptoms?
A.
Allergic reaction
B.
Renal failure
C.
Pulmonary edema
D.
Fluid overload - ANS-D.
Fluid overload
A client receiving sodium bicarbonate intravenously(IV) for correction of metabolic
acidosis is experiencingcyanosis, decreasedrespirations, and an irregular pulse. Which
is thenurse's priorityaction?
, A.
Stop the infusion and notify the healthcare provider
B.
Increase the rate of the infusion
C.
Decrease the rate of the infusion
D.
Continue the infusion - ANS-A.
Stop the infusion and notify the healthcare provider
A client with a potassium level of 5.9mEq/L is prescribed glucose and insulin. Which
statement should the nurse include in theclient's education?
A.
"Insulin will cause extra potassium to go into cells and lower the bloodlevel."
B.
"Insulin is safer than giving laxatives such asKayexalate."
C.
"Insulin will help kidneys excrete the extrapotassium."
D.
"Insulin lowers blood sugar levels and this is how the extra potassium isexcreted." -
ANS-A.
"Insulin will cause extra potassium to go into cells and lower the bloodlevel."
A client with an NG tube is prescribed potassium chloride(KCl). Which intervention
should the nurse anticipate to include in the administration of theprescription?
A.
Crush the tablet prior to administration through the nasogastric tube.
B.
Dilute the drug prior to administration through the nasogastric tube.
C.
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