A Patient Receiving Iso-Osmolar Continuous Tube Feedings Develops Restlessness, Agitation

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient receiving iso-osmolar continuous tube feedings develops restlessness, agitation, and weakness. The laboratory data that will be of most concern to the nurse is

• A) K+ 3.4 mEq/L (3.4 mmol/L).
• B) Ca+2 7.8 mg/dl (1.95 mmol/L).
• C) Na+ 154 mEq/L (154 mmol/L).
• D) HPO4- 3 4.8 mg/dl (1.55 mmol/L).

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