A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and takes a daily calcium supplement. Which of the following adverse effects of calcium should the nurse suspect when the client reports having flank pain?

Hepatitis

Renal stones

Hip fracture

Pancreatitis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Hepatitis is not a known adverse effect of calcium supplementation.
B. Renal stones (kidney stones) are a potential adverse effect of excessive calcium intake, and flank pain is a common symptom of kidney stones.
C. Hip fractures are a concern with osteoporosis but not an adverse effect of calcium supplementation.
D. Pancreatitis is not a known adverse effect of calcium supplementation.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. A client who is coughing only is still able to clear the airway by themselves.
B. Inability to make any sounds indicates a complete airway obstruction, requiring the Heimlich maneuver.
C. A client who can whisper has a partial airway obstruction and should be encouraged to continue coughing.
D. A high-pitched inspiratory stridor indicates a partial obstruction, not requiring the Heimlich maneuver but close monitoring.

A. Withdraw 10 units of insulin from the regular insulin vial. B. Inject 20 units of air into the NPH insulin vial. C. Replace the needle for withdrawal with a safety needle. D. Inject 10 units of air into the regular insulin vial.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Rationale:
A. The first step should involve preparing the NPH insulin by injecting air into the vial.
B. Injecting air into the NPH insulin vial ensures that the proper amount of insulin can be withdrawn without creating a vacuum.
C. Needle replacement with a safety needle is important for safety but occurs after preparing the insulin.
D. Injecting air into the regular insulin vial is not the initial step in preparing mixed insulin.

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