An older patient receiving iso-osmolar continuous tube feedings develops restlessness, agitation, and weakness. Which laboratory result should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately?
a. K+ 3.4 mEq/L (3.4 mmol/L)
b. Ca+2 7.8 mg/dL (1.95 mmol/L)
c. Na+ 154 mEq/L (154 mmol/L)
d. PO4-3 4.8 mg/dL (1.55 mmol/L)
Question 2A nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient with chronic heart failure who forgot to take prescribed medications and seems confused. The patient complains of just blowing up and has peripheral edema and shortness of breath.
Which assessment should the nurse complete first?
a. Skin turgor
b. Heart sounds
c. Mental status
d. Capillary refill
Question 3The nurse is caring for a patient who has a central venous access device (CVAD). Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
a. Avoid using friction when cleaning around the CVAD insertion site.
b. Use the push-pause method to flush the CVAD after giving medications.
c. Obtain an order from the health care provider to change CVAD dressing.
d. Position the patient's face toward the CVAD during injection cap changes.
Question 4The nurse is caring for a patient who has a calcium level of 12.1 mg/dL. Which nursing action should the nurse include on the care plan?
a. Maintain the patient on bed rest.
b. Auscultate lung sounds every 4 hours.
c. Monitor for Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs.
d. Encourage fluid intake up to 4000 mL every day.
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