A patient who was admitted to the intensive care unit has a magnesium level of 8.4 mg/dL. The nurse would prepare for which interventions?
1. Maintenance of strict bedrest
2. Administration of insulin
3. Observation for fluid volume excess
4. Intravenous administration of magnesium
5. Initiation of dialysis
3, 5
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The father reports that she hurt it sliding into base during a softball game, and the daughter concurs, but with further discussion, it becomes clear that the slide made an existing pain worse. Her knee had been stiff, warm, and shiny and had been keeping her awake at night for a week or so before the game. Which of the following might be the cause of the girl's symptoms? A) Osteosarcoma B) Osteoma C) Chondroma D) Osteochondroma
A client had a dislocated shoulder, and when healing, the client had insufficient deposits of collagen during the repair stage. What complication is the nurse aware can occur from this lack of collagen?
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1. 120 g per day 2. 50 g per day 3. 240 g per day 4. 60 g per day
The nurse is providing follow-up education to a patient just diagnosed with vaginal herpes. What statement by the patient verifies correct knowledge about vaginal herpes?
1. "I should douche daily to prevent infection." 2. "I could have another breakout during my period." 3. "I am more likely to develop cancer of the cervix." 4. "I should use sodium bicarbonate on the lesions to relieve discomfort."