A patient prescribed spironolactone is demonstrating ECG changes (below) and complaining of muscle weakness. The nurse realizes this patient is exhibiting signs of which of the following?
a. Hyperkalemia
b. Hypokalemia
c. Hypercalcemia
d. Hypocalcemia
Ans: a. Hyperkalemia
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1. "My baby will be able to focus on my face when she is about a month old." 2. "My baby might startle a little if a loud noise happens near him." 3. "Newborns prefer sour tastes." 4. "Our baby won't have a sense of smell until she is older."
In reviewing the results of the client's blood work, the nurse recognizes that the unexpected val-ue that should be reported to the health care provider is:
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