A patient has a serum calcium level of 11 mg/dL. The nurse would review this patient's medical record for which conditions?
1. History of taking thiazide diuretics
2. Diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism
3. Diagnosis of acute pancreatitis
4. Low serum magnesium level
5. Long-term bedrest
1, 2, 5
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While working on the orthopedic unit, the nurse finds an assigned client pulseless and not breathing. When the code team responds, which action by the nurse is appropriate?
1. Leaving the room and calling the family members to notify them of the sudden change in the client's condition 2. Getting the crash cart and emergency supplies that will be needed by the code team 3. Participating in the code in whatever role is necessary 4. Standing at the bedside and answering questions as they arise
One adult client assaults another client in a psychiatric unit and is unable to be managed through less restrictive means. The client is placed in restraints at 1345 hours. When should the nurse remind the physician to see the client?
A) 1445 h B) 1545 h C) 1745 h D) 1945 h
Which of the following is not a drop factor for macrodrip tubing?
A. 15 gtt/mL B. 20 gtt/mL C. 10 gtt/mL D. 60 gtt/mL