Nclex Comprehensive Study Questions & Rationales: Ultimate High-Yiel

NCLEX COMPREHENSIVE STUDY QUESTIONS & RATIONALES: ULTIMATE HIGH-YIELD REVIEW FOR RN SUCCESS (PRIORITIZATION, PHARMACOLOGY, MED-SURG, OB, PEDS, PSYCH & NGN-STYLE PRACTICE) The nurse evaluates laboratory values for a client experiencing diaphoresis and weight loss. Which value will the nurse immediately report to the health care professional? 1. Calcium 9.0 mg/dL (2.25 mmol/L). 2. :emoglobin A1C 8% (0.08). 3. Magnesium 2.2 mg/dL (1.10 mmol/L). 4. Blood glucose 118 mg/dL (6.55 mmol/L). - -- CORRECT ANSWER>>>--1) A calcium level of 9.0 mg/dL (2.25 mmol/L) is within normal limits. This value would not cause diaphoresis and weight loss. 2) CORRECT A hemoglobin A1C value of 8% (0.08) indicates hyperglycemia. This blood level evaluates the levels of blood glucose over the previous months. Diaphoresis and weight loss are manifestations of an elevated blood glucose level. 3) A magnesium level of 2.2 mg/dL (1.10 mmol/L) is within normal limits. This value would not cause diaphoresis and weight loss. 4) A blood glucose level of 118 mg/dL (6.55 mmol/L) is considered high-normal, although within normal limits. This isolated value would not cause diaphoresis and weight loss.The nurse provides care for a client recovering from a hysterectomy. The nurse asks the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to help