Electrolyte Imbalance
Which serum potassium concentrations would the nurse identify as hyperkalemia in the patient's medical record? 2.5 mEq/L 3.0 mEq/L 4.6 mEq/L 5.4 mEq/L 5.8 mEq/L
5.4 mEq/L 5.8 mEq/L
Which serum calcium concentrations would the nurse identify as abnormal? 7.9 mg/dL 8.4 mg/dL 9.0 mg/dL 10.0 mg/dL 10.6 mg/dL
7.9 mg/dL 8.4 mg/dL 10.6 mg/dL
Which causes would the nurse include when providing patient education to a patient diagnosed with hypermagnesemia associated with an increased intake of magnesium? Adrenal insufficiency Leukemia Poor renal function Antacid use Magnesium-containing laxatives
Antacid use Magnesium-containing laxatives
Which type of drug would a nurse include in the teaching session about drug-related hyperphosphatemia? Cathartics Phosphate-binding antacids Loop diuretics Thiazide diuretics
Cathartics
Which cause related to an increased excretion of phosphate would a nurse include in a teaching session of a patient with hypophosphatemia? Phosphate-binding antacids Diabetic ketoacidosis Alcoholism Malabsorption syndrome
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Which factors would the nurse identify as increasing a patient's risk for hypovolemic hyponatremia? Diuretics Emesis Diarrhea Dehydration Fever
Diuretics Emesis Diarrhea
Which finding in the patient's medical history requires the nurse to provide education about hypermagnesemia? Crohn disease Excessive salt intake Leukemia Diabetic ketoacidosis
Leukemia
Which prescription would the nurse question for a patient experiencing hypokalemia? Aldosterone prescription Calcium supplements Potassium supplements Loop diuretic prescription
Loop Diuretic Prescription
Which causes associated with poor intake of phosphate would a nurse include in a teaching session of a patient with hypophosphatemia? Phosphate-binding antacids Loop diuretics Diabetic ketoacidosis Alcoholism Malabsorption syndrome
Phosphate-binding antacids Alcoholism Malabsorption syndrome
Which factor would the nurse identify as a primary cause of hypocalcemia? Protein depletion Breast cancer Immobilization Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor use
Protein depletion
Which disease process would the nurse identify as the cause of a patient's serum potassium concentration of 5.3 mEq/L? Osteoporosis Alcoholism Hyperaldosteronism Severe Infection
Severe Infection
