The nurse is assessing a patient with renal failure and notes fatigue, muscle cramps, confusion, and headache. The nurse will monitor the patient's _____ level
a. potassium
b. sodium
c. calcium
d. chloride
B
The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of hyponatremia; therefore, the nurse should assess the patient's sodium level.
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Hospice care can help families with
a. organ donations. b. aggressive symptom management and family support. c. writing advance directives and living wills. d. legal euthanasia.