A client is brought in in a nauseous and confused state and shows carpopedal spasm. Initial arterial blood gases show increased pH and HCO3 and normal PaCO2 levels. Breathing is slow and shallow
When should potassium salt be a part of the treatment in this case? A) It is always part of treatment. C) When there is volume depletion
B) When hypokalemia is present D) When base bicarbonate accumulates
B
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1. A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D.
After interviewing your patient, you document "patient denies hoarseness, change in voice, dysphagia." In which sections of the review of systems is this information recorded?
a. nose and sinuses c. throat and neck b. mouth d. gastrointestinal
A preceptor is discussing stroke with the new nurse on the unit. What cardiac dysrhythmia would the preceptor tell the new nurse is associated with cardiogenic embolic strokes?
A) Ventricular tachycardia B) Atrial fibrillation C) Supraventricular tachycardia D) Bundle branch block
What effect will occur if a patient being treated with naltrexone (ReVia) for substance abuse ingests opioids or alcohol?
a. Increased euphoria b. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea c. Deep sedation d. An absence of the "high" associated with drugs