A Nurse Is Caring for Several Clients

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for several clients.Which client does the nurse assess most carefully for hyperkalemia?

• A) Client with heart failure using a salt substitute
• B) Client taking a thiazide diuretic for hypertension
• C) Client taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs daily
• D) Client with type 2 diabetes taking an oral antidiabetic agent

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Definitions:

Logistic Regression

A statistical method used for binary classification that estimates the probability of a binary response based on one or more predictor variables.

Binomial Probability

The probability of obtaining a fixed number of successful outcomes in a fixed number of trials, each with the same probability of success.

Logistic Regression

A statistical method for analyzing a dataset in which there are one or more independent variables that determine an outcome. The outcome is measured with a dichotomous variable (where there are only two possible outcomes).

Lactic Acid

An organic compound produced in muscles during intense activity and fermented foods, responsible for the sour taste.