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Chapter 21: Problem 24
The client with hypercholesterolemia has an order to decrease the amount of cholesterol in his diet. Which cooking oil contains the most cholesterol? A. Safflower B. Sunflower C. Palm D. Canola
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The nurse is caring for a client admitted with a potassium level of \(3.9 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}\), a blood glucose level of \(98 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}\), a serum calcium level of \(10.0 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}\), and a blood urea nitrogen level of \(30 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}\). Which of these values should be reported to the physician immediately? A. The potassium level of \(3.9 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}\) B. The serum calcium level of \(10.0 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}\) C. The blood glucose level of \(98 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}\) D. The blood urea nitrogen level of \(30 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}\)
The client has an order for furosemide (Lasix) to be taken every morning. Which food contains the most potassium? A. One-half cup of mashed potatoes B. One-fourth cup of sweet potatoes C. One baked potato D. One cup of french-fried potatoes
The nurse is preparing to monitor the client's central venous pressure. Which position would provide the most reliable measurement of the CVP? A. Supine B. High Fowler's C. Left Sims' D. Prone
The client is being treated with acarbose (Precose). Which laboratory results should be reported to the physician? A. White blood cell count of 5,000 B. Blood urea nitrogen level of \(26 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}\) C. Creatinine level of \(0.8 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}\) D. Platelet count of 200,000
The ICU nurse is assessing several clients assigned to his care. Which client should receive priority of care? A. A 65-year-old client with emphysema with an oxygen saturation level of \(82 \%\) B. A 45-year-old motor vehicle accident client with chest tubes and a \(\mathrm{CO}_2\) level of \(48 \mathrm{mE} / \mathrm{L}\) C. An 80-year-old diabetic with a blood glucose level of \(430 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dl}\) D. A 50-year-old client with cirrhosis of the liver and a blood urea nitrogen level of \(35 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dl}\)
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