The client is receiving amikacin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, for treatment of a systemic infection. Which clinical manifestation is a probable response to an electrolyte imbalance induced by this therapy?
A. Decreased systolic blood pressure
B. Hyperactive bowel sounds and diarrhea
C. Lethargy progressing to somnolence
D. Positive Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs
D
A side effect of aminoglycoside therapy is the increased excretion of magnesium, leading to hy-pomagnesemia. Hypomagnesemia causes decreased stabilization of excitable membranes and increased neuromuscular irritability, including positive Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs.
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a. Review the patient's view of the purpose in life. b. Ask whether the patient's expectations were met. c. Discuss with family and friends the patient's connectedness. d. Review the patient's self-perception regarding spiritual health. e. Impress on the patient that spiritual health is permanent once obtained.
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The gap between neurons is known as the
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