A patient's temperature has been elevated for the past 24 hours. The nurse should monitor which electrolyte?
1. Phosphorous
2. Sodium
3. Potassium
4. Magnesium
Answer: 2
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When a patient with hypoparathyroidism reports numbness and tingling, the nurse should suspect which electrolyte imbalance?
A) Hyperchloremia B) Hypernatremia C) Hypophosphatemia D) Hypocalcemia
Why would a physician order a urine culture and sensitivity (C & S)?
a. to identify the presence of glucose in the urine b. to determine if sodium is elevated in urine c. to determine the presence of ketones in the urine d. to determine the presence of microorganisms in urine and to identify the appropriate antibiotic to kill microorganisms
The nurse is using the PLISSIT model when discussing sexual health with a patient. Which of the following would be an appropriate comment for the SS portion?
A) "If you were to use the pill, the cost of the pill will be $5.00 per month." B) "The typical signs and symptoms include nausea and vomiting." C) "Keeping sexual secrets can hurt a healthy relationship." D) "Some people practice birth control, while others choose not to. It is an individual choice."
What information must be given to a female patient who is on steroid therapy and who has just learned that she is pregnant?
A. If she is going to continue treatment, the infant will have to be monitored for adrenal function after birth. B. If she is going to continue treatment, her dose will have to be reduced to the lowest possible effective dose. C. Chronic maternal steroid use in the first trimester can result in a cleft palate in newborns (about 1 percent incidence). D. All of these are correct.