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strangeaffliction

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While reviewing routine laboratory results for a 14-year-old, a nurse notes the patient's calcium level is lower than normal. Which of the following is most likely the contributing cause for this deficiency?
 
  1. Diet low in potassium
  2. Inadequate vitamin D levels
  3. Alcohol abuse
  4. Metabolic acidosis

Question 2

A nurse is providing care for a patient recently admitted with hypercalcemia related to breast cancer. The nurse would be most concerned if the patient reported taking which of the following medications?
 
  1. Lasix (furosemide)
  2. Digitalis (digoxin)
  3. Multivitamins
  4. Tylenol (acetaminophen)


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tsternbergh47

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


strangeaffliction

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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