A client had minor surgery and is ambulating frequently. The client is perspiring profusely and is now complaining of a headache and muscle weakness, and is apprehensive, lethargic, and confused
These findings are most consistent with which electrolyte disturbance?
1. Hypokalemia 3. Hyponatremia
2. Hyperkalemia 4. Hypernatremia
ANS: 3
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0.25 à· 50 = _____
a. 50 b. 0.005 c. 0.05 d. 0.5
An assessment question that would be highly appropriate to ask a client with possible generalized
anxiety disorder would be a. "Have you been a victim of a crime or seen someone badly injured or killed?" b. "Do you feel especially uncomfortable in social situations involving people?" c. "Do you repeatedly do certain things over and over again?" d. "Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?"
Individual independence in holding a particular view, making choices, and taking action based on values and beliefs is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The home care nurse is making a follow-up visit to a client who had total hip replacement surgery 2 weeks ago. Which client statement indicates a need for clarification regarding postoperative routine?
a. "My daughter helps me put on my elastic TED (thromboembolic deterrent) hose every day." b. "I take 200 mg of Motrin (ibuprofen) at bedtime so that I can sleep." c. "Now that my hip doesn't hurt, I can cross my legs like a lady again." d. "Each day, I try to increase my walking time by at least 10 minutes."