The nurse observes that the patient's calcium is elevated. When checking the phosphate level, what does the nurse expect to see?
a. Increased
b. Decreased
c. Equal to calcium
d. No change in phosphate
ANS: B
Phosphate will decrease. Serum calcium and phosphate have an inverse relationship. When one is elevated, the other decreases, except in some patients with end-stage renal disease.
You might also like to view...
After explaining active progressive relaxation to the client as a potentially useful technique to help manage anxiety, a nurse guides a client through the experience of "active progressive relaxation." The nurse tells the client that:
1. This relaxation technique can be used by anyone at any time. 2. This relaxation technique is useful for postoperative clients. 3. Muscles of the neck and back should not be excessively tightened. 4. This is a safe process and nothing bad can happen.
During the admission process, a nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Speak in a hurried tone. 2. Shake the patient's hand. 3. Speak to the patient in a kindly manner. 4. Tell the patient his or her credentials. 5. Inform the patient that he or she is shorthanded.
High level of interpersonal skills in mid-level management is consistent with the principles in which leadership model?
a. Katz's Skills Model b. Blake and Mouton's Leadership Grid c. The Practical Authentic Leadership Model d. The Full Model of Transformational Leadership
The client with hypertension is started on verapamil (Isoptin). What teaching does the nurse provide for this client?
A. Encourages foods high in potassium B. Monitors for irregular pulse C. Monitors for muscle cramping D. Teaches the client to avoid grapefruit juice