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karlynnae

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The patient was admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of dehydration.
 
  Forty-eight hours later you are reviewing the results of today's diagnostic testing. Which result is most important to report to the health care provider?
  A. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 76 mg/dL
  B. Hematocrit 33
  C. Serum potassium 7.2 mEq/L
  D. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 25 mL/minute

Question 2

You are working as the charge nurse in the emergency department when a 60-year-old who has had vomiting and diarrhea for the last 2 days arrives.
 
  Vital signs are: Temperature: 101.8 F (38.8 C); Pulse: 112; Respirations: 24; Blood Pressure (BP): 88/60. Which action prescribed by the health care provider will you implement first?
 
  A. Give metoclopramide (Reglan) 10 mg IV.
  B. Infuse 1 L of normal saline over 60 minutes.
  C. Draw blood for complete blood count and blood chemistries.
  D. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg rectal suppository.


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bfulkerson77

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


karlynnae

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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