A patient with heart failure may be at risk for hypomagnesemia as a result of
a. pump failure.
b. diuretic use.
c. fluid overload.
d. hemodilution.
B
Hypomagnesemia can be caused by diuresis. Diuretic use with heart failure often contributes to low serum magnesium levels.
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a. Clinical pathways b. Evaluation tools c. Outcome criteria d. Nursing intervention based
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a. inherited disability. b. congenital disability. c. acquired disability. d. nosocomial disability.
The nurse is using this diagram to explain why the patient is receiving a drug that modifies hematopoiesis. Mark the cells that would be increased by administering oprelvekin (Neumega)
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D