NUR 1110 Final

A client has a serum calcium level of 7.2 mg/dl (1.8 mmol/L). During the physical examination, the nurse expects to assess:

Trousseau's sign.

While hospitalized, a child develops a Clostridium difficile infection. The nurse can anticipate adding which of the following types of precautions for this client?

contact

A client with chronic renal failure is admitted with a heart rate of 122 beats/minute, a respiratory rate of 32 breaths/minute, a blood pressure of 190/110 mm Hg, jugular vein distention, and bibasilar crackles. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority for this client?

excess fluid volume

A physician orders a loop diuretic for a client. When administering this drug, the nurse anticipates that the client may develop which electrolyte imbalance?

hypokalemia

The nurse monitors the serum electrolyte levels of a client who is taking digoxin. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is a common cause of digoxin toxicity?

hypokalemia

When preparing to administer a tap water enema, in which position should the nurse place the client?

left sims