When assessing a newly admitted pregnant patient, the nurse ...

[james0929]

When assessing a newly admitted pregnant patient, the nurse identifies a history of rheumatic heart disease. To prevent further stress on the heart, the nurse anticipates a protocol of:
 
  a. potassium.
  b. calcium.
  c. zinc.
  d. iron.

Question 2

The hospice nurse instructs caregivers in repositioning the patient because the patient spends most of the time reclining, which can lead to:
 
  a. contractures.
  b. pressure ulcers.
  c. bruising.
  d. excoriation.

[akpaschal]

Answer to Question 1

D
Iron intake must be adequate to prevent anemia, which will further stress the heart.

Answer to Question 2

B
Increased weakness is noted in the last stages of a terminal illness. With increased weakness, activity intolerance increases, and the patient spends most of the time reclining. This leads to risk for skin impairment and the formation of pressure ulcers.

[james0929]

Excellent

[samiel-sayed]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it