A nurse is caring for a preoperative client. The nurse signs as a witness on the client's consent form. Which of the following does the nurse's signature on the consent form indicate?

Determines that the client does not have a mental illness

Records that the client's spouse agrees that the procedure is necessary

Confirms the client appears competent to provide consent.

Asserts the nurse has explained the risks and benefits of the procedure

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. The nurse does not determine the presence or absence of mental illness; this is a medical assessment.
B. The spouse’s agreement is not required for the client’s consent; consent must come directly from the client if competent.
C. The nurse’s signature as a witness confirms that the client appears competent and voluntarily signs the consent form.
D. It is the provider’s responsibility, not the nurse’s, to explain the risks and benefits of the procedure.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Polyuria is not a typical sign of hypokalemia.
B. Flaccid paralysis is a sign of severe hypokalemia due to muscle weakness.
C. Absent P waves are typically seen in hyperkalemia, not hypokalemia.
D. Diarrhea can cause potassium loss but is not a direct sign of low potassium.

A. Infuse 0.9% normal saline intravenously B. Monitor arterial blood gas (ABG) results C. Perform blood glucometer checks every 8 hours D. Administer intermediate-acting insulin

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. HHNK syndrome causes severe dehydration due to hyperosmolarity. The priority intervention is rapid intravenous fluid replacement with 0.9% normal saline to restore circulating volume and improve renal perfusion.
B. ABG monitoring is more critical in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) to assess acidosis; HHNK typically does not involve significant ketoacidosis.
C. Blood glucose should be monitored more frequently than every 8 hours in HHNK due to rapid changes in glucose levels and treatment response.
D. Insulin administration is necessary but typically starts with regular insulin IV; intermediate-acting insulin is not appropriate in the acute emergency phase.

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