A patient who had surgery for a perforated gastric ulcer has…
A patient who had surgery for a perforated gastric ulcer has been receiving nasogastric suction for three days. The patient’s serum sodium level is 120 mEq/L (reference range 135 – 145 mEq/L). Which prescribed therapy would the nurse question?
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A patient takes 5 mg of prednisone three times a day to control symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. What assessment findings are the side effects of prednisone? (Select all that apply.) Lab report shows a fasting blood sugar of 180 mg/dL (reference range 70-100 mg/dL). The patient reports mood swings. The patient has noticed more bronze or copper coloring in their skin. Lab report shows a platelet count of 80,000/µL (reference range 150,000 – 450,000/µL).
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