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An infant is diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. An electrolyte panel has returned from the laboratory. The following results indicate which condition? NA: 162 mEq/L K+: 4.0 mEq/L CL: 99 CO2: 18 Ca+: 6.4
 
  1. Hypokalemia
   2. Hypernatremia
   3. Hyperkalemia
   4. Hyponatremia

Question 2

What can the nurse do to obtain a set of vital signs that are true for a small child?
 
  1. Allow the child to stay with the caregiver so that the respiratory rate will not be falsely increased due to anxiety.
   2. Tell the child what you are doing to decrease anxiety.
   3. Demonstrate the use of a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, and pulse oximeter on the caregiver before using the equipment on the child.
   4. All of the above



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1. The laboratory results do not indicate hypokalemia.
2. The increase in sodium is common in a patient with diabetes insipidus because of the risks of dehydration.
3. The potassium is in a normal range for the child.
4. The sodium level is elevated.

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1. The caregiver will help keep the child calm.
2. Explaining before doing the procedure will help decrease anxiety.
3. Showing the equipment will help decrease anxiety.
4. All of the above responses are correct.



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