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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 C

Explanation

A. "ir" typically stands for intrarectal, which is not a commonly used abbreviation for suppositories.

B. "rs" does not correspond to any commonly used route of administration for suppositories.

C. "pr" typically stands for per rectum, which is the appropriate route of administration for a glycerin suppository.

D. "r" is not a standard abbreviation for suppository administration.

A. Intravenous B. Subcutaneous C. Transdermal D. Oral

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Intravenous (IV) medication delivery results in the most predictable onset because the medication is delivered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing absorption barriers, and has 100% bioavailability.

B. Subcutaneous and C. Transdermal routes may have variable absorption rates and bioavailability.

D. Oral medications may be affected by factors such as gastric emptying time and first-pass metabolism, resulting in less predictable onset and variable bioavailability.

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