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A nurse is reviewing the medical record for a newly admitted client. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?

Sodium 140 mEq/L

Potassium 5.8 mEq/L

Calcium 9.6 mg/dL

Magnesium 1.9 mEq/L

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A reason:

Sodium 140 mEq/L is incorrect because it falls within the normal range (135-145 mEq/L).

Choice B reason:

A potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L is appropriate because it is above the normal range (typically around 3.5-5.0 mEq/L). Elevated potassium levels, known as hyperkalaemia, can lead to serious cardiac disturbances, including arrhythmias or even cardiac arrest. It is important to notify the healthcare provider promptly so that appropriate interventions can be initiated to address the high potassium level.

Choice C reason:

Calcium 9.6 mg/dL is incorrect because it is within the normal range (8.5-10.5 mg/dL).

Choice D reason:

Magnesium 1.9 mEq/L is incorrect because it is within the normal range (1.5-2.5 mEq/L).

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A reason:
Injecting air into the short-acting insulin vial is the first action to be taken. When mixing short-acting and intermediate-acting insulins in the same syringe, the first step is to inject air into the short-acting insulin (clear) vial. This helps equalize the pressure within the vial, making it easier to withdraw the correct dose of insulin
Choice B reason:
Drawing up the desired dose of intermediate-acting insulin into the same syringe is incorrect because it is the last step to be taken.
Choice C reason:
Drawing up the desired dose of short-acting insulin into the syringe is incorrect because it is the third step to be taken.
Choice D reason:
Inject air into the intermediate-acting insulin (cloudy) vial is incorrect because it is the second step to be taken

A. a small amount of serosanguineous drainage B. Lung sounds are diminished in posterior lobes C. pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10 D. Blood pressure 168/84 mm Hg E. Respiratory rate 24/min F. Oxygen saturation 93% on room air G. Bowel sounds are hypoactive in all 4 quadrants

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D"]

Explanation

a small amount of serosanguineous drainage,

Lung sounds are diminished in posterior lobes,

pain as 8 on a scale of 0 to 10,

Blood pressure 168/84 mm Hg

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