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lindiwe

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on: Jul 23, 2018
When a patient is receiving diuretic therapy, which of these assessment measures would best reflect the patient's fluid volume status?
 
  a. Blood pressure and pulse
  b. Serum potassium and sodium levels
  c. Intake, output, and daily weight
  d. Measurements of abdominal girth and calf circumference

Question 2

A patient is being discharged to home on a single daily dose of a diuretic.
 
  The nurse instructs the patient to take the dose at which time so it will be least disruptive to the patient's daily routine?
  a. In the morning
  b. At noon
  c. With supper
  d. At bedtime


owenfalvey

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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