A Client Has a Pyloric Obstruction and Reports Sudden Muscle

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client has a pyloric obstruction and reports sudden muscle weakness.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Document the findings in the chart.
• B) Request an electrocardiogram (ECG).
• C) Facilitate a serum potassium test.
• D) Place the client on bedrest.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Debt

Short-Term Debt is borrowed money that a company must repay within the short term, typically within a year, often used for operational expenses.

Interest Rate Fluctuations

Changes in the interest rate over time, affecting borrowing costs, savings rates, and investment returns.

Refund Risk

The risk that a debt issuer will repay borrowed funds before the maturity date, typically in a declining interest rate environment.

Working Capital Policy

A strategic approach to managing a company's short-term assets and liabilities to ensure it has sufficient liquidity to meet its short-term obligations.