RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 Exam Latest Updated 2024 WithComplete SolutionsA nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. In which of the followingareas should the nurse tap on the client's face to detect the presence ofChvostek's sign? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select onlythe hot spot that corresponds to your answer.) - A is correct. The nurse shouldtap the client's cheek just in front of the ear and below the zygomatic arch. Theclient who has hypocalcemia will display a Chvostek's sign, which is a twitching ofthe facial muscle.A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who is overusingprescribed diuretics and has a sodium level of 127 mEq/L. Which of the followinglaboratory findings should the nurse expect? - Low urine specific gravityA home health nurse is assisting a client with planning care for a family memberwho has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurseinclude? - Review the daily schedule with the client every morning.A nurse is caring for a client who has developed acute respiratory distresssyndrome (ARDS). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as amanifestation of this syndrome? - Refractory hypoxemiaAn emergency room nurse is assessing a client who has asthma and difficultybreathing. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that theclient is experiencing status asthmaticus? - Flat neck veinsPreview Mode
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