Rn Ati - Fluid & Electrolytes Exam Questions & Answers,2022

RN ATI - Fluid & Electrolytes Exam Questions &Answers, 2022A nurse is assessing a client who has hyperkalemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?A. Decreased muscle strengthB. Decreased gastric motilityC. Increased heart rateD. Increased blood pressue - A. Decreased muscle strengthA nurse is assessing a client who is receiving hydrochlorothiazide and notes that the client is confused and lethargic. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse reportto the provider?A. Sodium 128 mEq/LB. Potassium 4.8 mEq/LC. Calcium 9.1 mg/dLD. Magnesium 2.0 mEq/L - A. Sodium 128 mEq/LA nurse is assessing a client who is using PCA following a thoracotomy. The client is shortof breath, appears restless, and has respirations of 28/min. The client's ABG results are pH 7.52, PaO2 89mm hg, PaCO2 28 mmHg, and HCO3 -24 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A. Instruct the client to cough forcefully.B. Assist the client with ambulation. C. Provide calming interventions.D. Discontinue the PCA. - C. Provide calming interventions.A nurse is assessing a client who has a serum calcium level of 8.1 mg/dL. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to assess?A. Deep-tendon reflexes B. Cardiac rhythmC. Peripheral sensationD. Bowel sounds