Four hours later, a serum magnesium level is drawn, and the results show 7.8 mEq/L. Does this result need to be reported to the physician? If so, what would you prepare to do?
What will be an ideal response?
Therapeutic range for serum magnesium level is 4 to 7.5 mEq/L. The result of 7.8 mEq/L is too high
and must be reported. The magnesium sulfate infusion will be reduced or discontinued.
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When treating an infant choking on a foreign body, the nurse should use a combination of ______ _________ and chest thrusts
ANS:
The principal indication for use of nonaspirin NSAIDs is
a. fever. b. dysmenorrhea. c. arthritis. d. MI prevention.
Ms. Cohen is a patient who is very weak. Although she is not extremely heavy, she is unable to help when turned or moved in bed. The nursing assistant caring for Ms. Cohen should
A. Turn Ms. Cohen only twice per shift, to decrease the chance of back injury. B. Ask the nurse to get an order for a turning sheet to use with Ms. Cohen. C. Ask a co-worker to help safely move and turn Ms. Cohen. D. Use a pillow to tilt Ms. Cohen rather than trying to turn her from side to side.
Which scenario best illustrates the nurse using data validation when making a nursing clinical decision for a patient?
a. The nurse determines to remove a wound dressing when the patient reveals the time of the last dressing change and notices old and new drainage. b. The nurse administers pain medicine due at 1700 at 1600 because the patient reports increased pain and the family wants something done. c. The nurse immediately asks the health care provider for an order of potassium when a patient reports leg cramps. d. The nurse elevates a leg cast when the patient reports decreased mobility.