A nurse is caring for a patient who has ingested a large amount of fluid and has a sodium level of 131 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should

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Question Answered A nurse is caring for a patient who has ingested a large amount offluid and has a sodium level of 131 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.   Obtain a 12-Lead ECG. B.    Restrict oral and intravenous fluids C.    Suggest that the patient use a salt substitute. Obtain a blood sample for a serum sodium levelA home health nurse is making a home visit to a patient who is receiving lactated Ringer’s IV solution for diarrhea. The nurse should be aware that lactated Ringer’s contraindicated in patients with:                               A.   hypokalemia B.    hypervolemia C.    hyperkalemia D.   hyponatremiaWhich prescribed drug is best for the nurse to give before scheduled open reduction internal fixation on a patient with a fracture?  A.   Ketorolac B.    lorazepam (Ativan) C.    Gabapentin (Neurontin) D.   hydromorphone (Dilaudid)The nurse caring for the patient during the wound healing phase should be aware of which of the following cause of hypernatremia? (SATA) A.   Vomiting or diarrhea B.    Prolonged GI suction C.    Improper tube feedings D.   Successful fluid replacement E.    inappropriate fluid administrationA patient develops unexplained heart failure (HF) that remains unresponsive to usual therapy. Which of the following blood studies does the nurse anticipate preparing the patient for? (Select all that apply)A.   ECG B.    Myoglobin C.    Homocysteine D.   Barium swallow E.    Cardiac catherization A nurse is teaching the patient newly diagnosed with osteoporosis about risk factors associated with this disease. What factors should the nurse include? A.   Age = 65 years B.    High body weightC.    Sedentary lifestyle D.   Diet high in vitamin DThe nurse is assessing the patient who was admitted to your unit with hyperkalemia. Which of the following causes would the nurse expect to result in hyperkalemia? (Select all that apply)A.   Excess potassium intake B.    Lack of potassium intake C.    Shift of potassium into cells D.   Shift of potassium out of cells E.    Failure to eliminate potassium  Health Science Science Nursing NURS 274 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)

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