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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client whose latest lab results show a serum calcium level of 13.2 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L) [9-10.5 mg/dL, 2.12-2.52 mmol/L]. Which medication does the nurse expect to administer based on this lab result? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,E

Rationale: Calcitonin and bisphosphonates lower serum calcium levels in hypercalcemia by reducing bone resorption and increasing calcium excretion.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client who was admitted four hours ago with hypomagnesemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a common cause of hypomagnesemia? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,C,D

Rationale: Alcoholism, anorexia nervosa, and diarrhea cause magnesium loss through malnutrition, malabsorption, or gastrointestinal losses.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client about consuming cranberry juice to prevent recurrent simple cystitis. The nurse understands that the treatment goal of consuming cranberry is to

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Cranberry juice acidifies urine, creating an unfavorable environment for bacterial growth, helping prevent cystitis.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a 24-hour urine collection. The nurse should plan to

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The first urine specimen is discarded to ensure the collection reflects a full 24-hour period starting from an empty bladder.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is teaching a group of students about fluids and electrolytes. It would be correct for the nurse to state that the role of calcium is to Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,E

Rationale: Calcium promotes blood clotting, bone density, dentition, and neuromuscular function, but does not directly regulate fluid balance.

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