A nurse is instructing the parents on signs and symptoms of ...

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A nurse is instructing the parents on signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia. Her instructions should include all of the following except:
 
  1. Nausea.
   2. Muscle weakness.
   3. Tingling sensations.
   4. A positive Chvostek's sign

Question 2

A staff nurse knows a child's view of death is influenced by _____________ and __________.
 
  1. Developmental age, mental status
   2. Cognition, mental status
   3. Developmental age, cognition
   4. Physical status, age

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Nausea is a common symptom for hyperkalemia.
2. Muscle weakness is a common symptom for hyperkalemia.
3. Tingling sensations are a common symptom for hyperkalemia.
4. Demonstrated in patients with hypocalcaemia.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Developmental age does define how the child will understand the process, but mental status does not.
2. Cognition does define how the child will understand the process, but mental status does not.
3. Developmental age demonstrates what a child is able to understand, along with cognition.
4. Physical status does not give an idea of the cognitive level of the child. Age does not determine cognition.