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robinn137

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The nurse administers intravenous magnesium sulfate to a client being treated for refractory ventricular fibrillation. The client is experiencing symptoms of deep tendon reflex impairment. The nurse interprets this as being indicative of:
 
  a. magnesium toxicity.
  b. hypomagnesemia.
  c. expected side effect of the drug.
  d. anaphylactic reaction.

Question 2

The client has been diagnosed with chancrous lesions. In instructing the client about caring for the lesions, what is the nurse's highest priority instruction?
 
  a. Use compresses to remove the necrotic material.
  b. Apply azithromycin ointment to the lesions daily.
  c. Do not remove the crust over the lesions.
  d. Report any sign of necrosis to the physician.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Symptoms of magnesium toxicity include deep tendon reflex impairment, diarrhea, respiratory depression, flaccid paralysis, and circulatory collapse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Compresses should be used to remove the necrotic material, and ulcerative lesions should be cleaned three times daily.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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