The K+ laboratory report shows a level of 5.2 mEq/L. The nurse will assess the patient closely for:
1. excessive thirst.
2. irregular heartbeat.
3. swelling of ankles.
4. frightening hallucinations.
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Arrhythmias can be triggered by hyperkalemia.
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The results of a young man's plasma corticotropin (ACTH) stimulation test have confirmed a diagnosis of Addison's disease. The nurse has consequently provided health education around the necessity of hormone replacement therapy
The patient has asked the nurse, "How long am I going to have to take these medications?" How should the nurse best respond? A) "You'll need to take these for the rest of your life." B) "You'll have to take these until you can pass the corticotropin stimulation test without them." C) "You'll have to take these until your kidneys regain their normal level of function." D) "You'll need to take these until your symptoms have been stable for at least 6 months."
The nurse administers a drug to treat hypertension that causes vasodilation of blood vessels. What is the drug stimulating?
A) Alpha1-receptors B) Alpha2-receptors C) Beta1-receptors D) Beta2-receptors
One limitation of observation as a data collection technique is that observation is:
a. controlled. b. inflexible. c. structured. d. subjective.
What are the fluid compartment consequences of hypertonic overhydration?
A. ECF compartment volume contracts, ICF volume contracts B. ECF compartment volume contracts, ICF volume remains the same C. ECF compartment volume expands, ICF volume contracts D. ECF compartment volume expands, ICF volume remains the same