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penguins

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Which is not an indication for the use of potassium chloride?
 
  1. Preventing hypokalemia
  2. Treatment of hypokalemia
  3. Treatment of peptic ulcer disease
  4. Treatment of mild alkalosis

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record in preparation to administer 5 dextrose solution. Which findings would indicate a contraindication for this intravenous fluid?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Congestive heart failure
  2. Hypoglycemia
  3. Increased intracranial pressure
  4. Hypernatremia
  5. Hypercalcemia



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Potassium chloride is a drug of choice for preventing or treating hypokalemia.
Rationale 2: Potassium chloride is a drug of choice for preventing or treating hypokalemia.
Rationale 3: Potassium chloride supplements can cause peptic ulcers.
Rationale 4: Potassium chloride is used to treat mild forms of alkalosis.
Global Rationale: Potassium chloride supplements can cause peptic ulcers. Potassium chloride is a drug of choice for preventing or treating hypokalemia. Potassium chloride is used to treat mild forms of alkalosis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,3
Rationale 1: Congestive heart failure is a contraindication for the administration of 5 dextrose solution.
Rationale 2: Hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia, is a contraindication for the administration of 5 dextrose solution.
Rationale 3: Increased intracranial pressure is a contraindication for the administration of 5 dextrose solution.
Rationale 4: Sodium chloride, not 5 dextrose solution, is contraindicated when a client is experiencing hypernatremia.
Rationale 5: Calcium, not 5 dextrose solution, is contraindicated when a client is experiencing hypercalcemia.
Global Rationale: Congestive heart failure and increased intracranial pressure are contraindications for the administration of 5 dextrose solution. Hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia, is a contraindication for the administration of 5 dextrose solution. Sodium chloride, not 5 dextrose solution, is contraindicated when a client is experiencing hypernatremia. Calcium, not 5 dextrose solution, is contraindicated when a client is experiencing hypercalcemia.




penguins

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


adammoses97

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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