A client with hypermagnesemia has a serum magnesium level of 3.5 mEq/L. Which treatment should the nurse anticipate?

Which measurement would be helpful when assessing for ascites?

A client was recently diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism. Which electrolytes should be decreased in the client’s laboratory results?

A client with a serum magnesium level of 0.8 mEq/L reports muscle tremors and hyperactive reflexes. What additional finding would confirm this diagnosis?

A client’s serum potassium level is 6.2 mEq/L. What intervention should the nurse prioritize?

The normal range for serum phosphate (PO₄³⁻) is __________ mg/dL.

A client with SIADH has a serum sodium of 120 mEq/L. What is the primary treatment goal?

A client with cirrhosis develops ascites. The nurse notes a serum albumin level of 2.5 g/dL. What mechanism explains the development of ascites?

Which condition is a clinical manifestation of hypoparathyroidism?

A client with a history of chronic kidney disease presents with serum potassium of 6.8 mEq/L. The nurse observes peaked T waves and a widened QRS complex on the ECG. What is the first action the nurse should take?