Hypomagnesemia is a common yet often overlooked imbalance in acutely and critically ill patients. Which of the following patients is most likely at the highest risk of experiencing low serum magnesium levels?
A) An obese male patient who has a history of atherosclerosis and a previous non-ST wave elevation myocardial infarction
B) A patient who is temporarily receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) as a result of complications from gastric bypass surgery
C) A female patient who has liver cirrhosis and who is experiencing withdrawal from heavy alcohol use
D) A teenage patient who is currently being treated for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL)
C
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During the newborn examination, the nurse assesses the infant for signs of developmental dysplasia of the hip. Which finding would strongly suggest this disorder?
1. Asymmetric thigh and gluteal folds 2. Positive Babinski's reflex 3. A negative Moro reflex 4. Flat soles with prominent fat pads
The nurse is aware that the muscle layer of the heart, which is responsible for the heart's contraction, is the:
a. endocardium. b. pericardium. c. mediastinum. d. myocardium.
A 23-year-old athlete decides to donate bone marrow for a child who requires a bone marrow transplant to fight leukemia. According to Maslow's later work, this athlete is fulfilling his need for ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
The nurse shows an understanding of the psychological implications of isolation on clients when she plans care to control the risk of which one of the following?
a. Denial b. Aggression c. Regression d. Loneliness