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azncindy619

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The nurse taps the facial nerve on the right side and the right side of the patient's face twitches. This assessment finding may indicate which electrolyte imbalance?
 
  a. hypomagnesemia c. hyperkalemia
  b. hyponatremia d. hypercalcemia

Question 2

The superficial layer of a client's skin is injured because feces and urine have come in contact with it. What type of injury does this client have?
 
  1. shear injury
  2. excoriation
  3. maceration
  4. friction injury



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Answer to Question 1

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A positive Chvostek's sign is associated with hypomagnesemia in addition to hypocalcemia. Muscle weakness is associated with hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypercalcemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2



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