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fox · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse suspects that a healthy client is experiencing stress after reviewing which of the following laboratory results?

1. Serum sodium 142 mEq/L
2. Serum potassium 4.0 mEq/L
3. Serum calcium 10.2 mEq/L
4. Serum glucose 165 mg/dL

Question 2

You are caring for a client who has venous insufficiency and edema of the legs. Which position will optimize circulation to the legs?

1. semi-Fowler's position
2. lying with the head of the bed flat
3. lying with feet elevated
4. sitting on the side of the bed

maya.nigrin17@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4. Serum glucose 165 mg/dL

Rationale:
Laboratory tests are not routinely done to evaluate anxiety because observation is faster and more accurate. However, they may be necessary to rule out medical conditions that can cause anxiety. The elevated blood glucose level could indicate that the client is experiencing stress because of an increase in adrenal function. The other laboratory values are within normal limits.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3