A client with hypoparathyroidism complains of numbness and tingling in his fingers and around the mouth.  The Psychiatric Technician would assess for what electrolyte imbalance?

When conducting client teaching regarding peritoneal dialysis, the client asks what are some of the advantages compared to the blood type dialysis.  The Psychiatric Technician’s best response would be:

Your client is admitted for cirrhosis of the liver.  He is 52 years old, smokes 2 packs of cigarettes per day and has indicated he has a very high stress job.  In addition he states he drinks a 6 pack of beer per day.  Which risk factor is most significant for the development of cirrhosis?

The physician is concerned that the client may be exhibiting G.I. bleeding.  Which observation does the Psychiatric Technician know is suggestive of potential G.I. bleeding?

Mrs. Ramey is currently taking KCl 40 mEq daily.  A comprehensive metabolic panel was done and her potassium level is 5.7.  Mrs. Ramey may be experiencing the following symptoms:

A client has recurrent ascites as a result of cirrhosis.  The physician will perform which procedure to allow extended control of this fluid to build up?

Your client history and physical reveals a two day history of retention of urine which indicates:

You have an order to insert a NG tube for a client who has dysphagia.  You obtain your equipment and are ready to insert.  How will you determine how far down the tube should be placed?

Abdominal pain associated with an appendicitis is generally described as:

A client who has cirrhosis requests a sleeping pill for insomnia.  The most appropriate nursing action would be to: