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jwb375

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A woman is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection in the postpartum period. What foods can the nurse encourage to increase the acidity of urine? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Apricots
  b. Cranberry juice
  c. Plums
  d. Prunes
  e. Apples

Question 2

A postpartum patient is experiencing hypovolemic shock. What interventions can the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Provision of IV fluids
  b. Placement of an indwelling Foley catheter
  c. Assessment of oxygen saturation
  d. Administration of anticoagulants
  e. Blood transfusion


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Apricots, cranberry juice, plums, and prunes can increase the acidity of urine. Apples are not considered to increase acidity of urine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
Medical management for the patient experiencing hypovolemic shock includes stopping blood loss, giving IV fluids to maintain circulating volume and replace fluids, giving blood transfusions to replenish erythrocytes, and assessment of oxygen saturation. Anticoagulants would not be given.


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jwb375

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
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