Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client who has the following lab results: sodium (Na) 147; potassium (K) 3.6; calcium (Ca) 8.8; magnesium (Mg) 1.9. The following prescriptions are written in the client's electronic health record. Which one should the nurse question?
A) Administer intravenous (IV) D5W at 125 mL/hr.
B) Perform strict intake and output (I&O) monitoring.
C) Restrict oral intake to 900 mL per 24 hours.
D) Monitor serum electrolytes every 4 hours.
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