Author Question: The nurse is reviewing the results of serum laboratory tests conducted on a client. Which of the ... (Read 51 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is reviewing the results of serum laboratory tests conducted on a client. Which of the following results should be reported?

1. Calcium 8.5 mg/dL
2. Potassium 6.1 mEq/L
3. Serum creatinine 1.4 mg/dL
4. Sodium 144 mEq/L

Question 2

The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with gout about a low-purine diet. Which of the following foods would be identified as those to avoid when following this diet? (Select all that apply.)

1. Avocados
2. Milk
3. Scallops
4. White bread
5. Alcohol
6. Bacon

jrpg123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Normal potassium levels are between 3.5 and 5 mEq/L. The other values are within normal limits.

Answer to Question 2

3, 5, 6
Food high in purine include scallops and bacon. Alcohol is also high in purine. Avocados, milk, and white bread are low-purine foods.