The nurse is concerned that a client scheduled for surgery will ...

[melly21297]

The nurse is concerned that a client scheduled for surgery will be at risk for hypothermia. Which of the following did the nurse assess in this client to determine the risk?
 
  1. Client is a vegetarian.
  2. Client exercises 5 days a week for 30 minutes.
  3. Client has a history of congestive heart failure.
  4. Clint is 48 years old.

Question 2

A nurse is instructing a client regarding medications and substances contraindicated for the client with heart failure. Which of the following would not be contraindicated?
 
  1. Alcohol
  2. Furosemide
  3. Metformin
  4. Pioglitazone

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Answer to Question 1

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Clients at risk for hypothermia include the very young, the very old, those with a history of heart disease, those with a bleeding tendency, having complex surgery, and having surgery on a large body area that will be exposed. Being a vegetarian or exercising does not predispose a client to developing hypothermia during surgery.

Answer to Question 2

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Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) are part of the recommended medications for heart failure. Alcohol, metformin, and pioglitazone (a thiazolidinedione) are contraindicated.