After Noting Lengthening QRS Intervals in a Client with Acute

question 17

Multiple Choice

After noting lengthening QRS intervals in a client with acute kidney injury (AKI) , which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

• A)Document the QRS interval.
• B)Notify the client's health care provider.
• C)Look at the client's current blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.
• D)Check the client's most recent blood potassium level.

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Definitions:

Prostate Gland

A gland in the male reproductive system that produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm.

Cowper Gland

A pair of small glands in the male reproductive system that produce a fluid to cleanse and lubricate the urethra prior to ejaculation.

Umbilicus

The medical term for the navel or belly button, marking where the umbilical cord was attached.

Sphincter

A muscle that surrounds and can close or open a bodily opening.