In patients with hypermagnesemia, the muscle weakness and paralysis can be counteracted with IV administration of:
a. potassium.
b. glucose.
c. calcium.
d. bicarbonate.
c
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a. Telling a client several times a day that he or she cares about him or her b. Asking a client what his or her favorite movie is, then showing that movie during a movie night on the unit c. Giving a client a card that has a sentiment that says the nurse cares about him or her d. Telling a client that he or she is the favorite client
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A. Unsafe sex, alcohol use, and indoor air pollution. B. Iron deficiency, obesity, and poor hygiene. C. Obesity, sanitation, and high blood pressure. D. High cholesterol, tobacco use, and high blood pressure.
While assessing a patient before administering neostigmine for the treatment of myasthenia gravis, the nurse notices that the patient has greater muscle strength than when assessed 1 hour ago
The nurse's interpretation of this assessment information is that: 1. the dose needs to be increased. 2. the medication schedule seems to be effective. 3. the patient will not require the next scheduled dose. 4. toxicity is impending.