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The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of clinical dehydration. Which laboratory finding, as noted in the cli

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 3:39 pm
by answerhappygod
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of clinical
dehydration. Which
laboratory finding, as noted in the client's medical record,
supports this
diagnosis?
a. Sodium level of 127 mEq/L (127 mmol/L)
b. Sodium level of 135 mEq/L (135 mmol/L)
c. Sodium level of 142 mEq/L (142 mmol/L)
d. Sodium level of 149 mEq/L (149 mmol/L)The nurse is caring for a
client with a diagnosis of clinical dehydration. Which
laboratory finding, as noted in the client's medical record,
supports this
diagnosis?
a. Sodium level of 127 mEq/L (127 mmol/L)
b. Sodium level of 135 mEq/L (135 mmol/L)
c. Sodium level of 142 mEq/L (142 mmol/L)
d. Sodium level of 149 mEq/L (149 mmol/L)The nurse is caring for a
client with a diagnosis of clinical dehydration. Which
laboratory finding, as noted in the client's medical record,
supports this
diagnosis?
a. Sodium level of 127 mEq/L (127 mmol/L)
b. Sodium level of 135 mEq/L (135 mmol/L)
c. Sodium level of 142 mEq/L (142 mmol/L)
d. Sodium level of 149 mEq/L (149 mmol/L)
The nurse evaluates the patency of a peripheral intravenous (IV)
site and
suspects an infiltration. Which action would the nurse take to
determine if the
IV has infiltrated?
a. Assess for blood return
b. Flush the IV
c. Gently palpate regional tissue for edema and coolness.
d. Check the regional tissue for redness and warmth.