The nurse is assessing the morning lab values of 3 patients…
The nurse is assessing the morning lab values of 3 patients with gastrointestinal disorders including diarrhea, vomiting, and GI bleed as below Smith K+: 2.9, Na+: 138, Ca+: 10.4, Mg+: 1.2. Brown K+: 3.9, Na+: 135, Ca+: 8.7, Mg+: 1.9 Lee K+: 5, Na+:146, Ca+: 9.4, Mg+: 2 Standard range for labs per textbook and ATI Hct: 42-52% for M, 36-52 for F Hgb: 14 to 17.4 g/dL for M, 12 to 16 g/dL for F Creatinine serum: 0.6 to 1.3 mg/dL for M, 0.6 to 1.1 mg/dL for F BUN: Older adults (over age 60): 8 to 23 mg/dL Potassium serum: 3.5 to 5.2 mEq/L (ATI: 3.5-5) Sodium serum: Adults: 136 to 145 mEq/L Calcium: 8.8 to 10.4 mg/dL (ATI: 9.0-10.5) Magnesium: 1.8 to 2.6 mg/dL (ATI: 1.3-2.1) USE THE DROP DOWN MENU TO SELECT THE ANSWERS. a. What patient’s lab values should the nurse have IMMEDIATE action? [A] b. What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect on that patient? [B] [C] [D] c. What should be the nurse’s priority to include in her care plan for that patient? [E] [F] The next day, Mrs. Lee’s potassium level is 5.7. d. What treatments should the nurse anticipate? [G] and/or [H] e. What should the nurse monitor closely? [I] and [J] f. What should the nurse assess Mrs. Brown? [K] [L]
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