NCLEX Examination.
Practice Question # 842.
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A client with cancer is experiencing a common side effect of chemotherapy administration. Which laboratory assessment finding would cause the most concern?
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Answer A is correct.
Rationale: Hyponatremia can result from anorexia and nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy drugs. Normal sodium is 135–145mEq, so 50mg/dL is a low blood level that should be reported. Answers B, C, and D are normal or near-normal readings, so they are incorrect.
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Answer A is correct.
Rationale: Hyponatremia can result from anorexia and nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy drugs. Normal sodium is 135–145mEq, so 50mg/dL is a low blood level that should be reported. Answers B, C, and D are normal or near-normal readings, so they are incorrect.
