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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate IV at 2 g/hr. Which of the following findings indicates that it is safe for the nurse to continue the infusion?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A respiratory rate of 16/min indicates that the client is not experiencing respiratory depression, a potential side effect of magnesium sulfate toxicity.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has calcium oxalate kidney stones. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Bananas are low in oxalates, making them a suitable choice for individuals with calcium oxalate kidney stones. Including bananas in the diet can help reduce the risk of stone formation.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for four clients. The nurse should recognize which of the following clients has a manifestation of hypoparathyroidism?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A manifestation of hypoparathyroidism would be a high phosphate level due to the low production of parathyroid hormone, which is responsible for regulating calcium and phosphate levels. It leads to reduced phosphate excretion.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a history of recurring calcium oxalate kidney stones. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Adequate fluid intake, typically recommended at least 3 liters (about 100 ounces) per day, helps dilute urine and reduce the concentration of stone-forming substances, thereby reducing the risk of kidney stone formation.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client. The pH is 7.32, PaCO2 48 mm Hg and the HCO3 is 23 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate which of the following acid base balances?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The pH is below the normal range (7.35-7.45), indicating acidosis. The PaCO2 is elevated, indicating respiratory acidosis, as an increase in PaCO2 leads to an increase in carbonic acid and a decrease in pH.

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