A nurse is reviewing serum electrolytes and blood chemistry for a newly admitted client. Which result causes the greatest concern?
A. Glucose: 97 mg/dL
B. Magnesium: 2.1 mEq/L
C. Potassium: 5.9 mEq/L
D. Sodium: 143 mEq/L
Answer: C. Potassium: 5.9 mEq/L
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1. Talk to the child as an adult so as not to baby the child. 2. Speak only to the parents because small children are not capable of communicating their needs. 3. Use both verbal and nonverbal techniques to adequately assess the child. 4. Allow the parents to communicate for the child.
In males, the appearance of facial hair during puberty typically occurs
a. as the first sign of sexual development. b. 6 months after the appearance of pubic hair. c. 6 months after the appearance of axillary hair. d. within 1 year after testicular enlargement.
An older patient is diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. The nurse is planning care for him; which factors can contribute to frailty? Select all that apply.
1. Decreased sense of thirst 2. Electrolyte imbalance 3. Digestive abnormalities 4. Inability to walk 10 feet 5. Multiple prescribed medications
A female patient is complaining of a "watery" vaginal discharge with a "really strong fishy" odor. The nurse suspects that this patient is experiencing what health condition?
1. bacterial vaginosis 2. yeast infection 3. trichomoniasis infection 4. genital warts