The nurse is assigned a client with calcium level of 4.0 mg/dL. Which system assessment would the nurse ask detailed questions?
A) Endocrine system
B) Gastrointestinal system
C) Neurological system
D) Musculoskeletal system
C
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A client with a calcium level of 4.0 mg/dL has hypocalcemia. The nurse closely monitors the client with hypocalcemia for neurological manifestations such as tetany, seizures, and spasms. If the calcium level continues to decrease, seizure precautions are necessary. Cardiac dysrhythmias and airway obstruction may also occur.
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a. considers c. suggests b. questions d. supplies
People are fearful of the West Nile virus. Which of the following statements could a nurse truthfully say to them?
a. "You should avoid forested areas to protect yourself." b. "Don't touch any dead birds or other small animals." c. "Wear insect repellent because the disease is spread by infected mosquitoes." d. "The disease is present in only isolated areas of the United States."
After leaving work, a staff nurse realizes that documentation of the administration of a medication to a patient was omitted. This off-duty nurse telephones the unit and tells the nurse,
"Please document the administration of the medication I forgot to do. My password is alpha1." The nurse should: a. fulfill the request. b. refer the matter to the charge nurse to resolve. c. access the record and document the information. d. report the request to the patient's health care provider.
Make sure you chart prn medications immediately. It is easy to ________ patients accidentally by forgetting to chart their prn medication.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).