The nurse is reviewing the results of serum laboratory tests conducted on a client. Which of the ...

The nurse is reviewing the results of serum laboratory tests conducted on a client. Which of the following results should be reported?
 
  1. Calcium 8.5 mg/dL
  2. Potassium 6.1 mEq/L
  3. Serum creatinine 1.4 mg/dL
  4. Sodium 144 mEq/L

Question 2

The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with gout about a low-purine diet. Which of the following foods would be identified as those to avoid when following this diet? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Avocados
  2. Milk
  3. Scallops
  4. White bread
  5. Alcohol
  6. Bacon

Question 3

The nurse needs to collect a urine specimen for culture from a client who does not have an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following instructions would the nurse provide the client regarding how to collect this sample?
 
  1. Decrease your water intake so the sample will be more concentrated.
  2. I will need to catheterize you to obtain urine.
  3. Please use the wipe and cup for the sample.
  4. When you use the urinal, please call so that I can get the sample.