A patient is admitted for treatment of hypercalcemia. Which type ...

[SGallaher96]

A patient is admitted for treatment of hypercalcemia. Which type of intravenous fluid should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
 
  1. dextrose 5 and water
 
  2. dextrose 5 and 0.9 normal saline
 
  3. dextrose 5 and 0.45 normal saline
 
  4. normal saline

Question 2

A 35-year-old female patient is recovering from a parathyroidectomy. What should the nurse include when teaching health promotion activities to this patient?
 
  1. Drink one glass of red wine per day.
  2. Avoid the sun.
  3. Milk and milk-based products will ensure an adequate calcium intake.
  4. Red meat is the protein source of choice.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Isotonic saline is used because sodium excretion is accompanied by calcium excretion through the kidneys. If isotonic saline is not used, the patient is at risk for hyponatremia in addition to the hypercalcemia. Hypertonic solutions will not help facilitate the removal of calcium through the kidneys.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

: This patient is at risk for developing hypocalcemia. This risk can be avoided if the patient is instructed to ingest milk and milk-based products, has adequate exposure to the sun, and avoids alcoholic beverages. The greatest dietary concern for this patient is the adequacy of calcium intake. Protein monitoring is not indicated.

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