A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who received a dose of sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has been effective?

Potassium 4.6 mEq/L.

Calcium 8 mg/dL.

Magnesium.1 mEq/L.

Sodium 150 mEq/L.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a medication used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood.

A potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L is within the normal range, indicating that the medication has been effective in reducing high levels of potassium in the blood.

Choice B is wrong because Calcium 8 mg/dL, is not the correct answer because it measures the level of calcium in the blood and is not specifically related to sodium polystyrene sulfonate therapy.

Choice C is wrong because Magnesium.1 mEq/L, is not the correct answer because it measures the level of magnesium in the blood and is not specifically related to sodium polystyrene sulfonate therapy.

Choice D is wrong because Sodium 150 mEq/L, is not the correct answer because it measures the level of sodium in the blood and is not specifically related to sodium polystyrene sulfonate therapy.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Ranitidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that blocks histamine-mediated gastric acid secretion.

Antacids can interfere with the absorption of ranitidine, so it is important to separate their administration by at least 1 hour.
Choice A is wrong because aspirin is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which can increase the risk of peptic ulcers.
Choice C is wrong because fine hand tremors are not a known side effect of ranitidine.
Choice D is wrong because there is no need to avoid dairy products when taking ranitidine.

A. Use the Z-track method to administer the medication. B. Grasp skin between thumb and forefinger throughout the injection. C. Aspirate the syringe prior to injecting the heparin. D. Gently massage the site following the injection.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

When administering heparin subcutaneously, the nurse should grasp the skin between the thumb and forefinger throughout the injection to minimize bleeding following the injection.

Choice A is wrong because Use the Z-track method to administer the medication, is not the correct answer because the Z-track method is a technique used for intramuscular injections, not subcutaneous injections.

Choice C is wrong because Aspirate the syringe prior to injecting the heparin, is not the correct answer because aspiration is not necessary when administering heparin subcutaneously.

Choice D is wrong because Gently massage the site following the injection, is not the correct answer because massaging the injection site can increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.

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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who received a dose of sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has been effective?