The nurse reviews the lab values of a client and notes a serum sodium level of 125 mEq/L (mmol/L) [Reference range: 135-145 mEq/L (mmol/L)]. Which conditions does the nurse recognize as potential causes of this laboratory abnormality? Select all that apply.
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Question 2 of 34
The nurse is caring for a client on a medical floor. The nurse would recognize that which diagnosis increases the client's risk of developing hyperkalemia?
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Question 3 of 34
The nurse is reviewing labs for a client with a serum potassium level of 3.3 mEq/L (mmol/L) [3.5-5 mEq/L, mmol/L]. The nurse should take which essential action based on this laboratory result?
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Question 4 of 34
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with renal failure. Which laboratory data requires immediate follow-up?
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Question 5 of 34
The client is diagnosed with acute kidney failure. Which of the following is an appropriate psychosocial problem for the nurse to include in the care plan?
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