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Addison’s disease causes hyperkalemia, which is a high level of potassium in the blood.

tissue damage can release potassium from the cells into the blood, causing hyperkalemia.

uric acid level is not related to potassium level.

Choice B is incorrect because contact isolation is not necessary for the treatment of botulism.

Choice C is incorrect because increased salivation is not a common symptom of botulism.

Choice D is incorrect because clindamycin hydrochloride is not used to treat botulism.

Choice A: Chilling the dialysate prior to infusion is incorrect because the dialysate should be warmed prior to infusion, not chilled.

Choice B: Using clean gloves when handling dialysate bags is incorrect because sterile gloves, not clean gloves, are required when handling dialysate bags.

Choice D: Monitoring the client for diarrhea is incorrect because diarrhea is not a common complication of peritoneal dialysis.

Choice A: Inactivated polio virus vaccine is incorrect because it is recommended for travelers to areas where polio is endemic or epidemic, and for laboratory workers who handle specimens containing poliovirus.

Choice C: Human papillomavirus vaccine is incorrect because it is recommended for females aged 9-26 years and males aged 9-21 years.

Choice D: Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is incorrect because it is recommended for individuals born after 1957 who have not had the vaccine or the diseases.

Choice A: A client who has Clostridium difficile and has liquid stools is incorrect because although C. difficile is a serious infection, liquid stools are a common symptom and do not require immediate attention.

Choice C: A client who has a chronic tracheostomy and is intermittently coughing up clear sputum is incorrect because intermittent coughing up clear sputum is a normal finding for a client with a tracheostomy, and does not indicate a change in the client's condition.

Choice D: A client who fell 12 hours ago and reports pain as 4 on a scale of 0 to 10 is incorrect because the level of pain is low and does not require immediate attention.

Moderate amount of serosanguineous drainage on dressings is expected findings after a total thyroidectomy and do not require immediate action.

Serum calcium level 9.2 mg/dL isexpected findings after a total thyroidectomy and do not require immediate action.

Report of a sore throat isexpected findings after a total thyroidectomy and do not require immediate action.

Raising the four side rails on the client's bed is not the correct answer because this could cause harm to the client by restricting their mobility and independence.

Alternating the client's daily routine is not the correct answer because individuals with Alzheimer's disease benefit from a consistent routine, which helps them to feel more secure and less anxious.

Keeping the lights dimmed is not the correct answer because it can be disorienting and confusing for clients with Alzheimer's disease, who need adequate lighting to distinguish their surroundings.

Moving the overbed table away from the bed is not the correct answer because it does not prevent falls.

Raising all four side rails while the client is in bed is not the correct answer because it can cause the client to feel trapped and can lead to injuries if they try to climb over the rails.

Leaving the television on in the client's room is not the correct answer because it can be distracting and interfere with the client's sleep.

Choice B is incorrect because difficulty speaking is a common finding in clients who have had a left hemispheric stroke and should be monitored but is not an immediate concern.

Choice C is incorrect because inability to follow direction is a common finding in clients who have had a left hemispheric stroke and should be monitored but is not an immediate concern.

Choice D is incorrect because right-sided weakness is a common finding in clients who have had a left hemispheric stroke and should be monitored but is not an immediate concern.

"I will take four nitroglycerin sublingual tablets if I have chest pain." This is an incorrect statement because taking four nitroglycerin sublingual tablets can lead to hypotension and can be life-threatening.

"I will have hot, dry, and flushed skin if I am having a heart attack." This is an incorrect statement because hot, dry, and flushed skin is not a typical sign of a heart attack.

"I will wait 30 minutes before taking action if I have heartburn." This is an incorrect statement because heartburn is not a symptom of angina and waiting 30 minutes to take action can lead to further complications.