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hubes95

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When caring for a client with an aldosterone deficiency, which health problem should the nurse monitor in this client?
 
  1. Hyperkalemia
  2. Hypertension
  3. Metabolic acidosis
  4. Hypernatremia

Question 2

A client with hypothyroidism is taking levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid). The nurse concludes that the client has met a goal of care when the client states:
 
  1. I should notify the physician if my heart rate is 70.
  2. I should eat a low-fiber diet.
  3. I should report unusual weight gain.
  4. I should not take Synthroid with antacids.



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kardosa007

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. An aldosterone deficit results in increased excretion of sodium and increased reabsorption of potassium.
2. Hypotension would be seen.
3. Acid-base balance is not affected.
4. Low sodium would be seen.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. The physician is notified if the resting heart rate is over 100.
2. The client should increase fluids and eat a high-fiber diet, as the client could experience constipation.
3. The client would report unusual weight loss.
4. Antacids interfere with Synthroid.




hubes95

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


xiaomengxian

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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