Practice Question
A client reports experiencing numbness and tingling in the extremities. Which of the clients serum laboratory values should the practical nurse (PN) prioritize reporting to the healthcare provider?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Electrolytes
Rationale:
⚫ Numbness and tingling are classic signs of electrolyte imbalance, especially involving calcium, potassium, or magnesium.
⚫ Abnormalities such as hypocalcemia or hypokalemia can lead to neuromuscular irritability and require urgent correction.
⚫ Early identification prevents complications like tetany, arrhythmias, or seizures.
⚫ Reporting abnormal electrolyte values allows for timely intervention and replacement therapy.
⚫ Prioritizing this lab value reflects critical assessment of neurologic symptoms.
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This question is from RN ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 3 Fal~2023. which contains 57 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4
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