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The nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which laboratory result requires immediate intervention?

  • A. Blood glucose of 250 mg/dL.
  • B. Serum potassium of 3.5 mEq/L.
  • C. Serum sodium of 135 mEq/L.
  • D. Arterial blood pH of 7.30.
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Corrected Rationale: An arterial blood pH of 7.30 indicates the client is in acidosis, which is a life-threatening condition in DKA. Immediate intervention is required to correct the acidosis and prevent further complications such as organ failure or coma. Blood glucose of 250 mg/dL is elevated but not an immediate threat to life in comparison to acidosis. Serum potassium of 3.5 mEq/L and serum sodium of 135 mEq/L are within normal ranges and do not warrant immediate intervention in the context of DKA.

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The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube to continuous suction. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?

  • A. Hypercalcemia.
  • B. Hypokalemia.
  • C. Hyponatremia.
  • D. Hypomagnesemia.
Correct Answer: B

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Which client has the highest risk for devel oping community-acquired pneumonia?

  • A. a 40-year ol d fi rst-grade teacher w ho works w ith underprivileged children
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  • C. a 60-year ol d homeless person who i s an alcoholic and smokes
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Correct Answer: C

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When assessing the health of a community, what is the most important information for the nurse to obtain?

  • A. life expectancy of clients in the community
  • B. mortality rates in the community
  • C. description of health problems by community leaders
  • D. expressed needs of community members
Correct Answer: D

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A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is receiving warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. Which laboratory result indicates that the therapy is effective?

  • A. International normalized ratio (INR) of 1.0.
  • B. Prothrombin time (PT) of 12 seconds.
  • C. Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) of 60 seconds.
  • D. International normalized ratio (INR) of 2.5.
Correct Answer: D

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A home health nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for several clients with heart failure. Which client finding would the nurse report to the health care provider immediately?

  • A. total cholesterol 190
  • B. glycosylated hemoglobin of 7%
  • C. B-type natriuretic peptide 550 pg/ml (more than 100 is bad)
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Correct Answer: C

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