A patient is found to have low blood levels of magnesium. What effect should the nurse expect this to have in the patient?
A) Impaired active transport via the sodium–potassium pump
B) Alkalosis
C) Stimulation of parathyroid hormone release
D) Osmotic regulation
A
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a. supplements taste better than food. b. this practice is necessary for good health. c. it is cheaper than consuming an adequate diet. d. it is easier than making dietary and beha-vioral modifications.
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a. Establishes the physician as the primary and sole source of authority during codes b. Reduces confusion in the communication between nurse and physician in emergen-cies c. Aids nurses in independent practice when necessary d. Reduces the number of lawsuits asso-ciated with the care of critically ill clients
The client reports being beaten by her spouse two weeks ago. The client tells the nurse "my husband was so apologetic after he hit me, and brought me flowers"
The nurse understands that the husband's behavior indicates which phase of the cycle of violence? A. Tension building B. Acute battering C. Honeymoon period D. End of violence