RN ATI concept-based assessment, proctored exam for level 2 Test Bank 2024
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RN ATI concept-based assessment, proctored exam for level 2 Test Bank 2024


Question:-A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking antacids frequently for gastrointestinal
distress. The assessment findings include drowsiness, muscle weakness, bradycardia, and hypotension.
Which of the following electrolyte imbalance should the nurse suspect?
a. hypophosphatemia
b. hypochloremia
c. hypomagnesemia
d. hypernatremia {{Correct Ans- c
The nurse should indentify that frequent ingestion of antacids adn laxatives that contain Mg can cause
hypermangesemia. Malinfestations include hypotension, bradycardia, absent deep tendon reflexes,
weak skeletal muscle ctxs, ECG changes, lethargy, and drowsiness that can progress to coma.