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Mr. Wonderful · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

In reviewing the results of the client's blood work, the nurse recognizes that the unexpected val-ue that should be reported to the health care provider is:

1. Calcium 3.9 mEq/L
2. Sodium 140 mEq/L
3. Potassium 3.5 mEq/L
4. Magnesium 2.1 mEq/L

Question 2

The nurse anticipates that the client with a fluid volume excess will manifest a(n):

1. Increased urine specific gravity
2. Decreased body weight
3. Increased blood pressure
4. Decreased pulse strength

234sdffa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
A calcium level of 3.9 mEq/L should be reported to the health care provider. A normal calcium level is 4.5 to 5.5 mEq/L. A sodium level of 140 mEq/L is within the normal range of 135 to 145 mEq/L. A potassium level of 3.5 mEq/L is within the normal range of 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L. A mag-nesium level of 2.1 mEq/L is within the normal range of 1.5 to 2.5 mEq/L.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
Hypertension is manifested with fluid volume excess. The urine specific gravity would be de-creased with fluid volume excess. The nurse would anticipate an increased urine specific gravity with fluid volume deficit, as well as an increase in body weight and an increase in pulse strength.