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A nurse has received change-of-shift report on four clients.
Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?

A client who is short of breath.

A client who received pain medication 30 min ago.

A client who is to be discharged at 11:00.

A client who is ambulatory and going for an x-ray at 10:00.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale:

A client who is short of breath is experiencing a life-threatening situation and should be seen first.

Choice B rationale:

A client who received pain medication 30 min ago is likely to be comfortable and can be seen later.

Choice C rationale:

A client who is to be discharged at 11:00 can be seen closer to the discharge time.

Choice D rationale:

A client who is ambulatory and going for an x-ray at 10:00 can be seen after the x-ray.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Decreased deep-tendon reflexes are not a common symptom of hypocalcemia. Normal calcium levels in the blood range from 8.5 to 10.2 mg/dL1.

Choice B rationale:

Skeletal muscle weakness is a symptom of hypercalcemia, not hypocalcemia.

Choice C rationale:

Hypoactive bowel sounds are associated with hypercalcemia, not hypocalcemia.

Choice D rationale:

Tingling of the lips is a common symptom of hypocalcemia. This occurs due to increased excitability of the nerves.

A. 1 slice of wheat bread. B. 1 slice of cheddar cheese. C. 1 banana. D. 1 wedge of cantaloupe.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Wheat bread contains some potassium, but not as much as fruits and vegetables.

Choice B rationale:

Cheddar cheese is not a good source of potassium.

Choice C rationale:

Bananas are known to be a great source of potassium.

Choice D rationale:

Cantaloupes contain potassium, but not as much as bananas.

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A nurse has received change-of-shift report on four clients.
Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?