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A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of frequent use of large amounts of alcohol. Which serum laboratory value is consistent with the client's history? A serum:

phosphorus of 4.2 mg/dL

magnesium of 0.8 mg/dL

potassium 3.6 mEq/L

calcium of 8.7 mg/dL

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Phosphorus levels are typically unaffected by alcohol use.

B. Hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels) is commonly associated with chronic alcohol use.

C. Hypokalemia (low potassium levels) can also be associated with alcohol use but is less specific.

D. Hypocalcemia (low calcium levels) is not typically associated with alcohol use.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Iron supplements such as ferrous sulfate are better absorbed on an empty stomach, as food can interfere with their absorption.

B. While constipation can be a side effect of iron supplementation, it is not the reason for giving it on an empty stomach.

C. Irritation to the gastric mucosa is not the primary reason for giving iron on an empty stomach.

D. Iron is not typically destroyed by stomach acid; rather, the concern is about its absorption being inhibited by food.

A. skin irritation. B. loss of the patch. C. Interactions with other medications D. drug overdose.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Skin irritation is a possible side effect of nitroglycerin patches but is not a reason to remove the patch before starting an intravenous infusion.

B. Loss of the patch is not a primary concern when transitioning from a nitroglycerin patch to an intravenous infusion.

C. While interactions with other medications are possible, they are not the primary reason to remove the nitroglycerin patch.

D. Removing the old nitroglycerin patch before starting the intravenous infusion is essential to avoid the risk of drug overdose, as the patch continues to release medication even after removal.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of frequent use of large amounts of alcohol. Which serum laboratory value is consistent with the client's history? A serum:

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Correct Answer is A

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