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ss2343

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The client is being treated with thyroid replacement therapy. What is the highest priority nursing instruction regarding dietary requirements?
 
  a. Avoid eating shellfish.
  b. Avoid eating steak.
  c. Increase intake of spinach.
  d. Increase intake of strawberries.

Question 2

The client is being treated with calcitriol. Her treatment regimen includes thiazide diuretics. The highest priority nursing intervention based on this drug interaction is to monitor serum _____ level.
 
  a. calcium
  b. potassium
  c. sodium
  d. magnesium


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

ANS: A
Iodine is found in shellfish, and clients being treated with thyroid replacement therapy should avoid excessive iodine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The interaction of calcitriol and a thiazide diuretic will tend to increase the client's calcium level.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

ultraflyy23

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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