While Performing an Admission Assessment on a Patient, the Nurse

question 7

Multiple Choice

While performing an admission assessment on a patient, the nurse learns that the patient is taking furosemide [Lasix], digoxin, and spironolactone [Aldactone]. A diet history reveals the use of salt substitutes. The patient is confused and dyspneic and complains of hand and foot tingling. Which is an appropriate nursing action for this patient?

• A) Contact the provider to request orders for an electrocardiogram and serum electrolyte levels.
• B) Evaluate the patient's urine output and request an order for intravenous potassium.
• C) Hold the next dose of furosemide and request an order for intravenous magnesium sulfate.
• D) Request an order for intravenous insulin to help this patient regulate extracellular potassium.

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Standard Error

The standard deviation of the sampling distribution of a statistic, often used to measure the accuracy of the sample mean.

Sample Size

The number of observations or data points collected from a population for the purpose of statistical analysis.

Infinite Population

A hypothetical or actual population that is so large that it is considered limitless for practical statistical sampling purposes.

Standard Error

A statistical measure that estimates the variability or precision of a sample mean compared to the true population mean.