Author Question: Which of the following is an unexpected value that the nurse, in reviewing the results of the ... (Read 118 times)

fbq8i · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following is an unexpected value that the nurse, in reviewing the results of the patient's blood work, should report to the physician?

a. Calcium 1.9 mmol/L
b. Sodium 140 mmol/L
c. Potassium 3.5 mmol/L
d. Magnesium 0.8 mmol/L

Question 2

At a community health fair, the nurse informs the residents that the influenza vaccine is recommended for which of the following clients?

a. Only clients who are older than 65 years
b. Clients aged 40 to 60 years
c. Clients in any age group who have a chronic disease
d. Clients in any age group who are currently experiencing flu-like symptoms

kardosa007 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A A calcium concentration of 1.9 mmol/L should be reported to the physician. A normal calcium concentration is 2.25 to 2.75 mmol/L.
B A sodium concentration of 140 mmol/L is within the normal range of 136 to 145 mmol/L.
C A potassium concentration of 3.5 mmol/L is within the normal range of 3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L.
D A magnesium concentration of 1.8 mmol/L is within the normal range of 0.651.05 mmol/L.

Answer to Question 2

C
The annual influenza vaccine is recommended for clients of any age with a chronic disease.
The annual influenza vaccine is recommended for clients older than 65 years, but this is not the only group.
The annual influenza vaccine is recommended for any age group, including persons aged 40 to 60 years, who have a chronic disease of the heart, lung, or kidneys; clients with diabetes; clients with immunosuppression or severe forms of anemia; or clients in close or frequent contact with anyone in a high-risk group.
Clients with an acute febrile illness should not be vaccinated.