What is the rational for administering calcium carbonate to a client with chronic renal failure?

A nurse is caring for a client who had a total thyroidectomy and a low serum calcium level of 7.4 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

The nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal disease and is receiving therapy with erythropoietin (epoetin alpha). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse review as an indication of a therapeutic effect of this medication?

What type of electrolyte imbalance would most likely occur following the administration of three tap water enemas?

A nurse is caring for a client who has metabolic alkalosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The nurse is preparing the discharge teaching plan for a client with a kidney transplant. Which statement indicates the teaching is effective?

The nurse is reviewing the electrolyte results of a client and notes that the potassium level is 5.7. Which pattern on the cardiac monitor would the nurse expect to see?

A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperkalemia and is to receive intravenous insulin. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an adverse outcome?

The client with chronic renal failure is scheduled for hemodialysis at 9 am. They are scheduled to receive oral daily medications. Which statement best describes when the nurse should administer the medications?

The new post op client in PACU suddenly develops a temperature of 103 degrees F. What would you suspect?

The client is vomiting and very dehydrated. Which medication would be most effective in treating the nausea and vomiting?