Author Question: The nurse is caring for a client with hyponatremia. When reviewing the client's health history, the ... (Read 26 times)

Tirant22 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client with hyponatremia. When reviewing the client's health history, the nurse can identify the condition is the result of:

a. eating foods high in sodium c. prolonged vomiting or diarrhea
b. nasal suctioning d. dehydration

Question 2

An incident report is completed by a nurse to include all pertinent information. Which action should take place NEXT?

a. The report is channeled to the facility's risk management department.
b. The nurse makes a verbal apology to the client.
c. The report is placed in the affected client's chart.
d. The nurse makes an appointment with the immediate supervisor.

diana chang · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Hyponatremia, a serum sodium value of less than 136 mEq/L, results from a sodium deficit as a result of prolonged vomiting, diarrhea, or a water excess that results in edema.

Answer to Question 2

A
An incident report is a risk management tool used to describe and report any unusual event that occurs to a client, visitor, or employee. It is used by the facility to identify and track problem areas. Documentation should include the time and date, any assessments and interventions made, and the time and date the family and physician were notified. The report should then be channeled to the facility's risk management department.