The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving albumin (Albuminar). The nurse anticipates the need to monitor for an excess of what substance?
1. Protein
2. Sodium
3. Calcium
4. Potassium
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Protein overload can occur if excessive albumin is infused.
Rationale 2: Sodium is incorrect. Protein overload can occur if excessive albumin is infused.
Rationale 3: Calcium is incorrect. Protein overload can occur if excessive albumin is infused.
Rationale 4: Potassium is incorrect. Protein overload can occur if excessive albumin is infused.
Global Rationale: Sodium, calcium and potassium are all incorrect. Protein overload can occur if excessive albumin is infused.
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