A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Choice A reason: Cerebral edema is not typically a manifestation of hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia can cause neurological symptoms due to its effect on nerve transmission, but cerebral edema is more commonly associated with conditions like traumatic brain injury, stroke, or brain tumors.

Choice B reason: Wheezing is a respiratory symptom and is not directly related to hyperkalemia. It is more commonly associated with respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Choice C reason: Hypoactive bowel sounds may indicate a gastrointestinal issue but are not a specific sign of hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia can affect smooth muscle contraction and could potentially lead to intestinal motility issues, but this is not a primary manifestation.

Choice D reason: Decreased deep tendon reflexes can be a manifestation of hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia affects the neuromuscular junction and can lead to muscle weakness, which may manifest as decreased reflexes. Normal potassium levels in the blood are typically between 3.5 and 5.0 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). Hyperkalemia occurs when potassium levels rise above 5.5 mmol/L.

The correct answer is c. "You will have a stoma placed in your right lower abdomen."

Choice A reason: The stoma should appear red and moist, similar to the inside of the mouth, not purple.

Choice B reason: The stoma does not have nerve endings, so it should not be painful.

Choice C reason: An ileostomy is typically placed in the right lower abdomen.

Choice D reason: Stool passing through an ileostomy is usually liquid to pasty, not solid.