A client has a serum magnesium level of 0.9 mEq/L. The nurse would monitor this client for which sign or symptom?

Anorexia

Flushing/warmth of the skin

Neuromuscular irritability

Paresthesia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Anorexia is not typically associated with low serum magnesium levels.

B. Flushing/warmth of the skin is not typically associated with low serum magnesium levels.

C. Neuromuscular irritability, including muscle twitching, tremors, and spasms, is a common sign of hypomagnesemia (low serum magnesium levels).

D. Paresthesia (tingling or numbness) is more commonly associated with hypocalcemia rather than hypomagnesemia.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Heating ear drops in the microwave can lead to burns and should not be done.

B. For adults, the auricle should be pulled up and back to straighten the ear canal.

C. For adults, the auricle should be pulled up and back to straighten the ear canal.

D. Having the client pull down on the earlobe after instillation is not necessary and may not be appropriate.

A. Diazepam 5 mg PO three times a day B. Propranolol 10 mg PO twice a day C. Cephalexin 500 mg PO q4 hours D. Morphine Sulfate 10 mg IM q 4 hours prn pain

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Diazepam three times a day would not align with the specified schedule since it should be administered 8 hourly.

B. Propranolol twice a day fits the schedule of every 12 hours, which does not align with the transcribed order.

C. Cephalexin every 4 hours would align with the transcribed medication order, which has scheduled dosing at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM, which are all 4 hours apart.

D. Morphine Sulfate every 4 hours aligns with the scheduled dosing, but morphine can also be administered PRN as per the transcribed order.

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A client has a serum magnesium level of 0.9 mEq/L. The nurse would monitor this client for which sign or symptom?

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