The nurse is caring for a client who is lethargic with decre…

The nurse is caring for a client who is lethargic with decreased deep tendon reflexes, shallow respirations, prolonged PR interval and widened QRS complexes on the ECG, and a magnesium level of 4.5 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate which of the following orders for this client?  Potassium: 3.5 mEq/L – 5.0 mEq/L  Sodium: 135 mEq/L – 145 mEq/L  Calcium: 8.5 mg/dL – 10.5 mg/dL  Magnesium: 1.6 mEq/L – 2.2 mEq/L 

The nurse is caring for a 25-year-old client who presented t…

The nurse is caring for a 25-year-old client who presented to emergency department with 10/10 pain in the upper back, bilateral knees, and bilateral lower extremities. The laboratory results show a hemoglobin level of 6 mg/dL and a hematocrit level of 18 mg/dL. The client is most likely experiencing which disorder? Hgb: Male: 14 –18 g/dL   Female: 12-16 g/dL  Hct: Male: 40-52%  Female: 37- 47%  WBC: 5,000 – 10,000uL  Platelets: 150,000 – 400,000   

A 55-year-old client is admitted with severe anemia and repo…

A 55-year-old client is admitted with severe anemia and reports shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, and heart palpitations. Vital signs show HR 120 bpm, BP 95/60 mmHg, and SpO₂ 95% on room air. Upon assessment, the nurse observes the rhythm shown below on the cardiac monitor. The nurse should anticipate which order from the physician?