A client has a magnesium deficit in addition to congestive heart failure (CHF). The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is
a. Altered Comfort.
b. High Risk for Injury.
c. Impaired Skin Integrity.
d. Risk for Decreased Cardiac Output.
D
Low magnesium levels have been linked with increased ventricular dysrhythmias and decreased 1-year survival rates in CHF clients as well as with lethal dysrhythmia in clients with myocardial infarction.
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A) Cereal with milk, a scrambled egg, and grapefruit B) Fresh fruit with granola sprinkled on the fruit C) Waffles with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar D) A bagel topped with vegetable cream cheese and a side dish of grapes
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1. "These tests will help us determine if you have cancer in your blood.". 2. "We are testing to see if you have an infection.". 3. "These tests will help us determine what kind of anemia you have.". 4. "We are testing to see if you have anemia.".
A client who is experiencing no symptoms of a low calcium level asks why calcium is important. How should the nurse respond?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Calcium is needed to keep the nervous system working properly." 2. "Calcium is used by the body to make the muscles move." 3. "Calcium is used in the blood to help with clotting." 4. "Calcium maintains the normal respiratory rate." 5. "Calcium is needed to control blood glucose levels."
Endogenous opioids such as endorphins:
A) excite neural pathways. B) contribute to analgesia. C) cause muscle spasms. D) release neurotensin.