The K+ laboratory report shows a level of 5.2 mEq/L. What is the most important assessment for the nurse to make?
a. Excessive thirst
b. Irregular heartbeat
c. Swelling of ankles
d. Frightening hallucinations
B
Arrhythmias can be triggered by hyperkalemia.
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An enterostomal therapist would suggest that the location for a urinary stoma is the
a. lower abdominal quadrants. b. pubic area. c. rib margins. d. umbilical area.
Studies have shown that the intraparenchymal catheter has a better result than the intraventricular catheter. Identify the answer that supports this statement
a. The intraparenchymal catheter allows for CSF drainage. b. The intraparenchymal catheter has increased monitoring time. c. The intraparenchymal catheter has a longer insertion time for monitoring ICP. d. The intraparenchymal catheter has decreased device-related complications.
A statistically significant result may not have any practical value
A) True B) False
A blood pressure (BP) of 142/92 is considered:
a. Normal. c. Stage 1 hypertension. b. Prehypertension. d. Stage 2 hypertension.