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Laboratory Test
Result
Glucose
75 mg/dL (4.2 mmol/L)
Reference Range
74 to 106 mg/dim (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)


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Click to highlight the assessment findings that require IMMEDIATE follow-up by the nurse. The client is a 68-year-old with a history of diabetes, hypertension (HTN), coronary artery disease (CAD), and recently diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ERSD). She has been on hemodialysis three times a week for one month and presents to the emergency department (ED) with: Fatigue, Generalized weakness, Muscle cramps, Tingling sensation in her arms and legs, Lightheadedness. She also reports having missed her scheduled dialysis for the past 2 days, coupled with complaints of nausea, poor appetite, and an inability to attend the dialysis sessions.

Muscle cramps
Tingling sensation in her arms and legs
Lightheadedness
Fatigue
Generalized weakness

Correct Answer: A,B,C

Rationale: Muscle cramps, tingling sensation, and lightheadedness are signs of electrolyte imbalance, likely due to missed dialysis, which can lead to serious complications like cardiac arrhythmias. The nurse should monitor vital signs, neurological status, and notify the physician.

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