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awywial

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which of the following statements indicates to a nurse that a patient taking an osmotic diuretic needs further teaching?
 
  1. I'll need to have blood work drawn periodically.
  2. A couple of the foods I should eat are yogurt and potatoes.
  3. Taking this medicine will make my body hold on to salt and water.
  4. Yellow fruits are high in potassium, so I should eat more of them.

Question 2

A nurse caring for a patient taking the diuretic furosemide (Lasix) would be most concerned by which of the following findings?
 
  1. Muscle spasms
  2. Hypercalcemia
  3. Low urine specific gravity
  4. Constricted pupils


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randomguy133

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1


awywial

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

AngeliqueG

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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