HESI RN
RN Medical Surgical Hesi Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client who received 6 units of packed red blood cells 3 days ago for a lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleed is now displaying signs of shortness of breath with occasional stridor and is reporting muscle cramping. Which serum laboratory value should the nurse immediately report to the healthcare provider?
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Rationale: Calcium 6.5 mg/dL (1.63 mmol/L) is below the normal reference range and can cause muscle spasms, cramps, tingling, numbness, and stridor. This critical value should be immediately reported to the healthcare provider, as it can indicate a serious condition such as acute pancreatitis, sepsis, or massive blood transfusion.
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