The student nurse is reviewing a patient's laboratory reports. Which of the following results should be reported to the primary care provider? A.)Sodium 126, B.)Potassium 3.8, C.)Calcium 9.2, D.)Magnesium 1.8

An adult patient in the ED complains of a fever, vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days. The patient reports feeling dizzy and weak. Which vital sign measurement would provide the best indicator of current fluid status?

Spasms of the face, hands and feet.

Can be given for volume replacement of hypovolemic/ blood loss patients

Frequent co-morbidity (not electrolyte imbalance!) for patients with hypomagnesemia

Expected vitals signs for a patient with fluid volume deficit.

Patient NPO, high dose furosemide therapy.

3% sodium chloride

Two suggested foods for patient on spironolactone

Assessment for patient receiving 3% NaCl IV

Altered mental status, lethargy, seizure, loss of fluid

Preferred IV solution class for patient's serum sodium 153 mEq/L

Ordered solution for a hypotensive patient with history of malnutrition

Patient presents Trousseau's sign and Chvostek's sign

Eclampsia, increased deep tendon reflexes

After glucose metabolism for D5W solution