Question

54. The most serious effects of cellular dehydration are seen in the bladder

A) True
B) False
55. A client is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis who, with treatment, has a
normal blood glucose, pH, and serum osmolality. During assessment, the client
complains of weakness in the legs. Which of the following is a priority nursing
intervention?
A. Request a physical therapy consult from the physician
B. Ensure the client is safe from falls and check the most recent potassium
level
C. Allow uninterrupted rest periods throughout the day
D. Encourage the client to increase intake of dairy products and green leafy
vegetables.
56. People at risk for hypernatremia, as well as their care providers, need teaching
to prevent this electrolyte disorder.
A) True
B) False
57. Calcium increases the risk of digitalis toxicity.
A) True
B) False
58. Metabolic alkalosis is as a result of low pH and low levels of bicarbonate 10ns.
A) True
B) False

Answer 1

Cellular dehydration effects are not seen in the bladder, priority nursing intervention for diabetic ketoacidosis client's weakness in the legs is to check potassium level, hypernatremia increases the risk for this electrolyte disorder.

Step-by-step explanation:

54. The statement that the most serious effects of cellular dehydration are seen in the bladder is False.

55. In the case of a client with diabetic ketoacidosis who complains of weakness in the legs, the priority nursing intervention would be to Ensure the client is safe from falls and check the most recent potassium level.

56. The statement that people at risk for hypernatremia need teaching to prevent this electrolyte disorder is True.

57. The statement that calcium increases the risk of digitalis toxicity is False.

58. The statement that metabolic alkalosis is a result of low pH and low levels of bicarbonate ions is False.

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