Pn Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Latest Final Exam Updated For 2025 Graded A+

PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2020 LATEST FINAL EXAM UPDATED FOR 2025 GRADED A+ 100% CERTIFIED, ELABORATED & VERIFIED SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALES TOP SCORE, EXAMS OF NURSING TEST A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and reports persistent nausea and vomiting for 2 days. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider? a) Potassium 4.0 mEq/L b) Lithium 0.9 mEq/L c) BUN 12 mg/dL d) Sodium 132 mEq/L D. Sodium 132 mEq/L Rationale: The nurse should identify that a sodium level of 132 mEq/L is not within the expected reference range of 136 to 145 mEq/L. This finding indicates hyponatremia, which can lead to lithium accumulation and places the client at risk for lithium toxicity. The nurse should report this finding to the provider. A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and has a WBC count of 4,000/mm3. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a) Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide. b) =nstruct the client to use a disposable razor to shave. c) Decrease the client's protein intake. d) Encourage the client to eat unpasteurized dairy products. A. Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide.