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A client is brought to the clinic by the spouse. The client's lab results are Na+ 156, K+ 4.0, CA ++ 9.5, Mg++ 2.1, BUN 86 mg/dL, glucose 100 mg/dL. What is the MOST appropriate action for the nurse to take? O Assess for confusion and tachycardia. O Check for peripheral edema and lung crackles. O Assess for dysrhythmias and muscle weakness. O Determine if muscular twitching occurs in response to tapping over the area of the facial nerve.
You are reviewing with Mr. Phelps the results of his Complete Blood Count which is: RBC 4.6; WBC 16,000 (Neutrophils 39%; Lymphocytes 59%]; and Platelets 350,000. Based on these lab results you will O examine the inside of the patient's mouth for pale gums. O tell Mr. Phelps that he is at higher risk for developing blood clots. O know these results indicate the presence of an acute bacterial infection. advise Mr. Phelps that he most likely has an infection caused by a virus.