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A nurse is caring for a client with regional enteritis (Crohn's disease). Which of the following symptoms should the nurse anticipate during assessment?

Abdominal pain and cramping.

Weight gain.

Jaundice.

Hypertension.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale

Abdominal pain and cramping are hallmark symptoms of Crohn's disease due to inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.

Choice B rationale

Weight loss, rather than weight gain, is typically associated with Crohn's disease due to malabsorption and chronic inflammation.

Choice C rationale

Jaundice is not commonly associated with Crohn's disease; it is more related to liver or gallbladder issues.

Choice D rationale

Hypertension is not a common symptom of Crohn's disease. It is generally associated with other conditions such as cardiovascular disease.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Hypokalemia involves low potassium levels and is not treated with sodium polystyrene sulfonate. This drug is used to treat elevated potassium levels.

Choice B rationale

Hyperkalemia indicates high potassium levels in the blood. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) works by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the intestines, thereby lowering blood potassium levels.

Choice C rationale

Hyponatremia, or low sodium levels, is not treated with sodium polystyrene sulfonate, which targets potassium removal.

Choice D rationale

Hypocalcemia refers to low calcium levels and is unrelated to the action of sodium polystyrene sulfonate, which addresses potassium imbalance.

Correct Answer is ["0.8"]

Explanation

Step 1 is to divide the dose required by the concentration available. 3,800 units ÷ 5,000 units/mL = 0.76 mL.

The final answer is 0.8 mL.

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A nurse is caring for a client with regional enteritis (Crohn's disease). Which of the following symptoms should the nurse anticipate during assessment?

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