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A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq suspension PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride suspension 10 mEq/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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Full Explanation
To calculate the amount of potassium chloride suspension the nurse should administer, we can use the formula:
Amount of medication (mL) = Desired dose (mEq) / Concentration (mEq/mL)
In this case, the desired dose is 20 mEq, and the concentration of the potassium chloride suspension is 10 mEq/mL.
Amount of medication (mL) = 20 mEq / 10 mEq/mL Amount of medication (Ml) = 2 mL
Therefore, the nurse should administer 2 mL of the potassium chloride suspension.
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A nurse is caring for a client who had total thyroidectomy and a serum calcium level of 7.6 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Shortened QT intervals.
Shortened QT intervals are not typically associated with hypocalcemia. Instead, prolonged QT intervals may be seen.
B. Hypoactive deep tendon reflexes.
This is not typically associated with hypocalcemia. Instead, hypocalcemia usually causes hyperactive deep tendon reflexes due to increased neuromuscular excitability.
C. Constipation
Constipation is not a specific finding related to hypocalcemia. Hypocalcemia can affect smooth muscle function, but constipation is not a commonly reported symptom.
D. Tingling of the extremities
This is a common symptom of hypocalcemia. Low calcium levels affect the nerves and muscles, leading to sensations of tingling, numbness, or even muscle cramps and spasms, particularly in the extremities and around the mouth.
Full Explanation
Correct answer: D
A. Shortened QT intervals are not typically associated with hypocalcemia. Instead, prolonged QT intervals may be seen.
b. This is not typically associated with hypocalcemia. Instead, hypocalcemia usually causes hyperactive deep tendon reflexes due to increased neuromuscular excitability.
c. Constipation is not a specific finding related to hypocalcemia. Hypocalcemia can affect smooth muscle function, but constipation is not a commonly reported symptom.
d. This is a common symptom of hypocalcemia. Low calcium levels affect the nerves and muscles, leading to sensations of tingling, numbness, or even muscle cramps and spasms, particularly in the extremities and around the mouth.
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of adult athletes about prevention of the effects of dehydration on the body. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Decreased resting heart rate
B. Increase in appetite.
C. Drop in body temperature during exercise
D. Impaired motor control
Dehydration can lead to a decrease in the volume of fluid in the body, which can affect the functioning of various systems, including the nervous system. Impaired motor control can manifest as decreased coordination, muscle weakness, and difficulty performing precise movements. Decreased resting heart rate is not a common manifestation of dehydration. Dehydration can lead to an increase in heart rate as the body tries to compensate for the decreased blood volume. An increase in appetite is not typically associated with dehydration. Instead, individuals may experience a decreased appetite or feelings of thirst. A drop in body temperature during exercise is not a manifestation of dehydration. Dehydration can lead to an increase in body temperature due to decreased sweating and heat dissipation.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for potassium chloride (KCL) 20 mEq PO daily. The nurse reviews the client's most recent laboratory results and finds the client's potassium level is 5.2 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Call the lab to verify the client's results.
B. Call the prescribing physician and inform her of the client's serum potassium level results.
The nurse should call the prescribing physician and inform her of the client's serum potassium level results. It is important to ensure the client's potassium levels are within normal limits before administering potassium supplementation to prevent the risk of hyperkalemia. The physician might adjust the dose or frequency of KCL based on the client's serum potassium level results.
C. Give the ordered KCL as prescribed.
D. Omit the KCL dose and document it was not given.