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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.
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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.
A nurse is admitting a client who has a serum calcium level of 12.3 mg/dL and initiates cardiac monitoring. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during the initial assessment?
A. Prolonged ST segment
B. Hyperactive bowel sounds
C. Lethargy
Hypercalcemia can lead to central nervous system depression, resulting in lethargy, confusion, and a decreased level of consciousness. Prolonged ST segment is not a specific finding related to hypercalcemia. Instead, shortened QT intervals may be seen. Hyperactive bowel sounds are not typically associated with hypercalcemia. Instead, constipation or ileus may occur. Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes are not typically associated with hypercalcemia
D. Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
A nurse is preparing to administer Ringer's lactate 500 mL IV bolus to infuse over 3 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 20 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Full Explanation
To calculate the infusion rate in gtt/min, we need to know the total number of drops (gtt) needed
for the entire infusion and the time it takes to complete the infusion. Given:
- Ringer's lactate: 500 mL
- Infusion time: 3 hours
- Drop factor: 20 gtt/mL
First, let's calculate the total number of drops needed for the entire infusion: Total drops = Volume (mL) × Drop factor (gtt/mL)
Total drops = 500 mL × 20 gtt/mL Total drops = 10,000 gtt
Next, we need to determine the infusion rate in gtt/min. Since the infusion time is given in hours, we need to convert it to minutes:
Infusion time (min) = Infusion time (hours) × 60 min/hour Infusion time (min) = 3 hours × 60 min/hour
Infusion time (min) = 180 min
Now, we can calculate the infusion rate in gtt/min:
Infusion rate (gtt/min) = Total drops / Infusion time (min) Infusion rate (gtt/min) = 10,000 gtt / 180 min
Infusion rate (gtt/min) ≈ 55.6 gtt/min (Rounded off- 56 gtt/min)