A patient is diagnosed with gastroenteritis. The nurse should assess which serum laboratory value first?
A. Potassium
B. Calcium
C. Bicarbonate
D. Sodium
Answer: A
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a. serratus anterior. b. intercostal. c. transversus abdominis. d. pectoralis major.
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A nurse is implementing a secondary prevention strategy. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely implement?
a. Monitoring for prenatal care b. Treatment for anemia c. HIV prevention d. Tetanus immunization
What should you consider before taking emergency actions?
A) What you can do as a nursing assistant? B) Is there anyone to help you? C) Can the person in crisis be moved? D) all of the above