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Posted byAnonymous May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

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Which dоcumentаtiоn prаctice wоuld MOST likely creаte legal and ethical concerns in behavioral health treatment?

Nurse’s nоtes:1615- The client presents tо the emergency depаrtment with repоrts of shortness of breаth, weаkness, nausea, and muscle cramping. The client has a history of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis, and hypertension. An arteriovenous (AV) fistula is present in the upper left arm. The client normally attends dialysis 3 times per week. The client reports missing 2 dialysis appointments related to a lack of transportation. Client states, “I feel as if my heart is racing and I am just so tired.”Physical Assessment Findings  SystemFindings   RespiratoryTachypnea, crackles at lung bases, SpO2 94% on room air   CardiacIrregular heart rate, tachycardia (112 bpm), elevated BP (170/94 mmHg), no murmurs   Neurologic Alert and oriented x4, anxious   GastrointestinalNausea, decreased appetite, abdomen soft, non-tender   GenitourinaryAnuric (reports no urine output), bladder non-distended   MusculoskeletalMuscle cramping, numbness, tingling and decreased strength in lower extremities, +1 pedal edema      Vital SignsValue   Temperature98.4°F (36.9°C)   Heart Rate112 bpm, irregular   Blood Pressure156/78 mmHg   Respiratory Rate24 breaths/min   SpO294% on room air  Nurse’s Notes:1625- Lab here to draw labs. ECG complete  Lab TestValueNormal Range   Serum Potassium7.6 mEq/L3.5-5.0 mEq/L   Serum Sodium132 mEq/L135-145 mEq/L   Serum Chloride100 mEq/L98-106 mEq/L   Serum Bicarbonate (CO2)18 mEq/L22-29 mEq/L   Serum Calcium7.9 mg/dL8.5-10.5 mg/dL   Serum Phosphorus5.8 mg/dL2.5-4.5 mg/dL   Serum Creatinine9.2 mg/dL0.6-1.2 mg/dL   Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)105 mg/dL7-20 mg/dL   Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)8 mL/min>60 mL/min   Blood Glucose168 mg/dL70-110 mg/dL (fasting)   Hemoglobin (Hgb)9.1 g/dL13.5-17.5 g/dL (M)   Hematocrit (Hct)28%38-50% (M)   White Blood Cell (WBC) Count6,000 /mm³4,500-11,000 /mm³   Platelet Count190,000 /mm³150,000-450,000 /mm³Electrocardiogram (ECG)Tall peaked T waves, widened QRS complexes    Nurse’s Notes:1630- Contacted provider, and orders were received for IV glucose and insulin to lower potassium and prepare for the client to be transported to the dialysis unit.1645- Client transported to dialysis.Nurses’ Notes:2000-  Client stabilized after dialysis and discharge orders received. Teaching provided on end-stage renal disease with hemodialysis management.Which client statements indicates understanding of discharge teaching? (Select all that apply)

Nurse’s nоtes: 1615- The client presents tо the emergency depаrtment with repоrts of shortness of breаth, weаkness, nausea and muscle cramping. The client has a history of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis, hypertension. The client normally attends dialysis 3 times per week. The client reports missing 2 dialysis appointments related to lack of transportation. Client states “I feel as if my heart is racing and I am just so tired.” Physical Assessment Findings      System Findings       Respiratory Tachypnea, crackles at lung bases, SpO2 94% on room air       Cardiac Irregular heart rate, tachycardia (112 bpm), elevated BP (170/94 mmHg), no murmurs       Neurologic  Alert and oriented x4, anxious       Gastrointestinal Nausea, decreased appetite, abdomen soft, non-tender       Genitourinary Anuric (reports no urine output), bladder non-distended       Musculoskeletal Muscle cramping, numbness, tingling and decreased strength in lower extremities, +1 pedal edema              Vital Signs Value       Temperature 98.4°F (36.9°C)       Heart Rate 112 bpm, irregular       Blood Pressure 170/94 mmHg       Respiratory Rate 24 breaths/min       SpO2 94% on room air       Nurse’s Notes: 1625- Lab here to draw labs. ECG complete      Lab Test Value Normal Range       Serum Potassium 7.6 mEq/L 3.5-5.0 mEq/L       Serum Sodium 132 mEq/L 135-145 mEq/L       Serum Chloride 100 mEq/L 98-106 mEq/L       Serum CO2 18 mEq/L 22-29 mEq/L       Serum Calcium 7.9 mg/dL 8.5-10.5 mg/dL       Serum Phosphorus 5.8 mg/dL 2.5-4.5 mg/dL       Serum Creatinine 9.2 mg/dL 0.6-1.2 mg/dL       Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) 105 mg/dL 7-20 mg/dL       Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) 8 mL/min >60 mL/min       Blood Glucose 168 mg/dL 70-110 mg/dL (fasting)       Hemoglobin (Hgb) 9.1 g/dL 13.5-17.5 g/dL (M)       Hematocrit (Hct) 28% 38-50% (M)       White Blood Cell (WBC) Count 6,000 /mm³ 4,500-11,000 /mm³       Platelet Count 190,000 /mm³ 150,000-450,000 /mm³ Electrocardiogram (ECG) Tall peaked T waves, widened QRS complexes           Fill in the blank The client is most likely experiencing this priority problem ­­­­- [BLANK-1] as evidenced by [BLANK-2]. Word bank 1 Fluid volume excess Life threatening hyperkalemia Symptomatic anemia Word Bank 2 Serum potassium 7.6 mEq/L Pedal edema Hgb 9.1 g/dL

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