Multiple Choice
The nurse is assessing the client with renal failure and notes that the client's respirations are depressed, the client is lethargic with depressed respirations. His blood pressure (BP) is 80/40 mm Hg; pulse (P) is 58 beats/min; respiration rate (RR) is 12 breaths/min; and hypoactive reflexes are present. Which of the following may be the cause of these symptoms?
A) The client took frequent doses of magnesium-based laxative.
B) The client continued use of potassium-sparing diuretics after the renal failure diagnosis.
C) The client took calcium supplements and increased diary intake due to osteoporosis.
D) The client did not adhere to the prescribed fluid restriction and now has fluid overload.
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