Author Question: The client receives topical vitamin A for the treatment of psoriasis. Which laboratory test will the ... (Read 118 times)

bio_gurl · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client receives topical vitamin A for the treatment of psoriasis. Which laboratory test will the nurse review when assessing for an adverse effect?

1. Serum calcium level
2. Hemoglobin level
3. Thyroid profile
4. Serum potassium level

Question 2

The client has preeclampsia and might require magnesium sulfate therapy. Which of the following is a critical assessment parameter by the nurse?

1. Fetal heart sounds
2. Deep tendon reflexes
3. Peripheral edema
4. Breath sounds

Dnite · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Vitamin A may increase serum calcium.
Rationale 2: There is no reason to assess the hemoglobin level.
Rationale 3: There is no reason to assess the thyroid profile.
Rationale 4: There is no reason to assess the serum potassium level.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Fetal heart sounds, although always important, are not the critical assessment in this situation.
Rationale 2: A decrease in deep tendon reflexes indicates that the client has a low magnesium level. This puts the client at risk for seizures related to preeclampsia.
Rationale 3: Peripheral edema is not a critical assessment in this situation.
Rationale 4: Breath sounds, although always important, are not the critical assessment in this situation.