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The patient's condition has deteriorated to the point where she can no longer make decisions about her own care. Which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate?
 
  a. Obtain a verbal DNR order from the physician.
  b. Continue caring for the patient as originally ordered because she obviously wanted this.
  c. Consult the hospital attorney for recommendations on how to proceed.
  d. Discuss with the family what the patient's wishes would be if she could make those decisions herself.

Question 2

A primary nutritional intervention for hypertension is
 
  a. decreasing carbohydrates.
  b. limiting salt.
  c. increasing protein.
  d. increasing fluids.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
If the patient is not able to make end-of-life decisions for herself, her family members should be approached to discuss the next steps because they may have insight into what her wishes would be.

Answer to Question 2

B
For hypertensive cardiac disease, sodium chloride restriction is recommended. Some individuals are more salt sensitive than others, and this salt sensitivity contributes to hypertension.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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