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Deast7027 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client's serum chemistry measurements are serum sodium level 146 mEq/L, BUN 24 mg/dl, and glucose level 90 mg/dl. What is the client's serum osmolality?

a. 275 mOsm/kg
b. 285 mOsm/kg
c. 295 mOsm/kg
d. 305 mOsm/kg

Question 2

The nurse should be aware of those vitamins that are fat soluble and those that are water soluble. Which vitamins are fat soluble? (Select all that apply.)

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E
f. K

ttt030911 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
To calculate osmolality, use the equation:
2(serum Na concentration) + BUN/3 + glucose level/18.
2(146) + 24/3 + 90/18 = 305 mOsm/kg.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E, F
These are the vitamins that are fat soluble; the others are water soluble.