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folubunmi

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In caring for the client with hypokalemia, the nurse's highest priority is to:
 
  a. provide adequate oral fluid intake. c. administer supplemental sodium.
  b. position to increase circulation. d. monitor for cardiac dysrhythmia.

Question 2

When evaluating the teaching for clients who smoke, the nurse realizes that which of the following statements indicates client understanding?
 
  a. I will be sure to drink more orange juice and other citrus juices.
  b. I will drink at least 3 glasses of milk a day.
  c. I know I need to eat more bananas and potatoes.
  d. Dark green leafy vegetables will provide the added vitamin K I need.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This does not address the priority concern.
B Incorrect: This does not address the priority concern.
C Incorrect: This does not address the priority concern.
D Correct: Cardiac dysrhythmias can be caused by lack of potassium.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This statement indicates client understanding of increased need for vitamin C.
B Incorrect: These clients do not need increased calcium.
C Incorrect: These clients do not need increased potassium.
D Incorrect: These clients do not need increased vitamin K.




folubunmi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


Jsherida

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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