The nurse measures the client's blood pressure, and the client ...

[jayhills49]

The nurse measures the client's blood pressure, and the client inquires what the reading was. The nurse does which of the following?
 
  1. Calls the physician to ask if the blood pressure can be shared with the client.
  2. Tell the client that the doctor will be with him shortly to discuss his BP.
  3. Tell the client that the blood pressure reading must be interpreted by the physician.
  4. Tell the client what the reading was and its meaning, using it as a teaching opportunity.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with muscle cramps. The electrolyte most likely out of balance is:
 
  1. Sodium.
  2. Potassium.
  3. Calcium.
  4. Bicarbonate.

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Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: The client has the right to know what his blood pressure reading is, and the nurse can use it as a teaching opportunity if it is high, discussing the need to take prescribed medications or reduce salt intake in the diet. The physician does not need to be consulted for permission to share information with the client, and it is not necessary for the physician to interpret the results. There is no reason to make the client wait to ask the physician for the BP results, as the nurse is competent to provide that information.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Hyponatremia can manifest as muscle weakness.

[jayhills49]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

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