Hypermagnesemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 1211 Medical Surgical Final Exam- Questions and Answers; International College of Health Sciences 2023/2024 1. A client with diabetes mellitus is experiencing polyphagia. Which outcome statement is the priority for this client? a. Fluid and electrolyte balance. b. Prevention of water toxicity. c. Reduced glucose in the urine. d. Adequate cellular nourishment. - ANSWER-D Rationale Diabetes mellitus Type 1 is characterized by hyperglycemia that precipitates glucosuria and poly...

ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM 2023 WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS A+ GRADE ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM 2023 WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/A+ GRADE 1. A nurse is assessing for early signs of compartment syndrome for a client who has a short-leg fiberglass cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Bounding distal pulses b. Intense pain with movement c. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds d. Erythema of the toes 2. A nurse is monitoring a cl...

Adult Health HESI Test Bank Questions with Answers and Explanations ENDOCRINE DISORDERS 1. Nurse Ronn is assessing a client with possible Cushing’s syndrome. In a client with Cushing’s syndrome, the nurse would expect to find: a. Hypotension. b. Thick, coarse skin. c. Deposits of adipose tissue in the trunk and dorsocervical area. d. Weight gain in arms and legs. 1. Answer C. Because of changes in fat distribution, adipose tissue accumulates in the trunk, face (moonface), and d...

ENDOCRINE DISORDERS 1. Nurse Ronn is assessing a client with possible Cushing’s syndrome. In a client with Cushing’s syndrome, the nurse would expect to find: a. Hypotension. b. Thick, coarse skin. c. Deposits of adipose tissue in the trunk and dorsocervical area. d. Weight gain in arms and legs. 1. Answer C. Because of changes in fat distribution, adipose tissue accumulates in the trunk, face (moonface), and dorsocervical areas (buffalo hump). Hypertension is caused by fluid re...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...

Final Exam: NSG 320/ NSG320 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing I Guide | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: Hypermagnesemia manifestations Answer: -hypotension, facial flushing -lethargy -nausea and vomiting -depressed deep tendon reflexes -muscle paralysis -respiratory and cardiac arrest Q: Hypermagnesemia interventions Answer: -IV calcium gluconate if symptomatic -fluid and diuretics to promote urinary excretion -dialysis ...

Urine culture with UTI Correct answer- 100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repeat in pregnant women Lower urinary tract UTI and upper urinary tract UTI Correct answer- bladder and urethra: cystitis/ urethritis/ prostatitis kidney and ureters: pyelonephritis/ re...

Exam 1: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A - Maryville Q: What are the causes of hypokalemia? Answer: < 3.5. Hyperaldosteronism and excess fluids. Q: What imbalances does hyperaldosteronism cause? Answer: hypokalemia, hypernatremia, and fluid volume excess. Q: What are the manifestations of hypokalemia? Answer: flattened-T waves, AV block, bradycardia, paralytic ileus. Q: What is hypocalcemia? Answer: <8.5 mg/dl...

Electrolyte Imbalances Questions and Answers Graded A+ What symptom might a patient experience if they have dangerously low calcium levels? Tingling around the lips and muscle cramps A) Increased urination B) Heightened energy levels C) Excessive hunger When a patient is suffering from hyperkalemia, what is the most significant risk to monitor for? A) Hair loss B) Stomach pain Cardiac arrhythmias D) Low energy Which electrolyte imbalance might cause a patient to feel lethargi...

A patient is being treated for hypertensive crisis with Labetalol 10mg IV Q2H PRN and Enalapril 1.25mg IV Q6H. The RN should hold the meds and notify the provider when lab findings show: A. ↓ potassium B. ↑ hematocrit C. ↓ platelets D. ↑ liver function tests - correct answer D Torsades de Pointes is commonly associated with which of the following electrolyte disturbances? A. Hyperkalemia B. Hypokalemia C. Hypermagnesemia D. Hypomagnesemia - correct answer D ...

What is Hyponatremia? deficiency of sodium in the blood What is Hypernatremia? high sodium What is Hypokalemia? A low serum potassium level. What is Hyperkalemia? high potassium What is Hypomagnesemia? low magnesium What is Hypermagnesemia? too much magnesium What is Hypocalcemia? low calcium levels in the blood What is Hypercalcemia? high calcium What is Hypophosphatemia? A low serum phosphorus level. What is Hyperphosphatemia? too much phosphorus What can cause Hyponatremia...