A client is receiving an intravenous magnesium infusion to correct a serum level of 1.4 mEq/L. Which of the following assessments would alert the nurse to immediately stop the infusion? A. Absent patellar reflex B. Diarrhea C. Premature ventricular contractions D. Increase in blood pressure

A client with a serum sodium of 125 mEq/L has been receiving 3% NS at 50 ml/hr for 16 hours. This morning the client feels tired and short of breath. Which of the following interventions is a priority? A. Turn down the infusion B. Check the latest sodium level C. Assess for signs of fluid overload D. Place a call to the physician

74) A nurse is caring for a client who is in the non-progressive (compensatory) stage ofhypervolemic shock. Which finding should the nurse anticipate? ***(a) Multi-organ Dysfunction Syndrome and seizures(b) Increase thirst reflex and moderate vasoconstriction(c) pH 7.5 and potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L(d) Decrease in MAP by 20 points from baseline

44) A nurse is evaluating the laboratory values of a client who is in the resuscitationphase following a major burn. Which of the following laboratory findings should thenurse except?(a) Hemoglobin 10 g/dL(b) Sodium 143 mEq/L(c) Albumin 2.9g/dL(d) Potassium 4.0 mEq/dL

After receiving change-of-shift report, which client does the RN assess first?*1 pointa. A client with nausea and vomiting who complains of abdominal crampsb. A client with a nasogastric (NG) tube who has dry oral mucosa and is complaining of thirstc. A client receiving intravenous (IV) diuretics whose blood pressure is 88/52 mm Hgd. A client with normal saline infusing at 150 mL/hr whose hourly urine output has been averaging 75 mL

The nurse performs a physical assessment on a client and observes the client demonstrate palmar flexion while obtaining the blood pressure. The nurse should take which action?A. Obtain the blood pressure on the client's calfB. Request an order for a magnesium levelC. Assess the client's orthostatic blood pressureD. Obtain capillary blood glucose (CBG)