The nurse is caring for a patient whose laboratory studies show hypocalcemia. What other laboratory study is congruent with this finding?
A) An elevated parathyroid hormone level
B) A decreased parathyroid hormone level
C) An elevated potassium level
D) A decreased potassium level
A
You might also like to view...
A 22-year-old male is in the ICU with sepsis. The physicians are trying to rule out acute DIC. The nurse performs a primary assessment of the patient at the beginning of shift
Which of the following items would be part of the initial assessment for this patient? Select all that apply. A) Check for signs of bleeding in the gums and/or mouth. B) Check pupils for reaction. C) Check IV sites or any areas where the patient may have had labs drawn for bleeding. D) Check for altered level of consciousness.
The circumstances of a lawsuit cause it to be under the jurisdiction of more than one court. In this case, which court has the greatest personal jurisdiction?
1. State supreme court 2. State trial court 3. Federal district court 4. Federal Supreme Court
The mother of a 14-month-old child is concerned because the child's appetite has decreased. The best response for the nurse to make to the mother is
a. "It is important for your toddler to eat three meals a day and nothing in between." b. "It is not unusual for toddlers to eat less." c. "Be sure to increase your child's milk consumption, which will improve nutrition." d. "Giving your child a multivitamin supplement daily will increase your toddler's appetite."
The nurse multiplies and divides simple fractions when calculating drug doses for clients. Which of the following fractions occur when multiplying 2/5 by 5/8?
A) 16/25 B) 1/4 C) 4 D) 2/5