A client is placed on bedrest. Which of the following factors will occur?
A) Serum magnesium will decrease
B) Serum calcium will decrease
C) Serum phosphorous will increase
D) Serum calcium will increase
Ans: D
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The nurse administers an antitussive/expectorant cough preparation to a patient with bronchitis. Which of the following responses indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?
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