A patient has been diagnosed with lithium toxicity. Which electrolyte imbalance does the healthcare professional correlate with this condition?
a. Hypernatremia
b. Hyponatremia
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Hypokalemia
Answer: b. Hyponatremia
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A) Imbalanced nutrition: More than body requirements B) Excess fluid volume C) Sedentary lifestyle D) Adult failure to thrive
A child who has ß-thalassemia is receiving numerous blood transfusions. The child also is receiving deferoxamine (Desferal) therapy. The parents ask how the deferoxamine will help their child
The nurse explains that the deferoxamine (Desferal) is given to: 1. Prevent blood transfusion reactions. 2. Stimulate red blood cell production. 3. Provide vitamin supplement. 4. Prevent iron overload.
Adolescent male children can grow in a year as much as:
a. 2 to 8 inches b. 4 to 12 inches c. 1 to 2 inches d. 6 to 8 inches
Why should you instruct a diabetic patient to avoid going barefoot?
A) Because diabetic patients are easily chilled B) Because diabetic patients are at risk for foot injuries C) Because diabetic patients have unsteady gaits D) Because diabetic patients have more sensitive skin