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The mother of a child with a heart defect is questioning the nurse about the child's medication. The nurse explains that spironolactone (Aldactone) is a diuretic that
 
  1. spares potassium.
  2. produces rapid diuresis.
  3. blocks reabsorption of sodium andwater in renal tubules.
  4. promotes vascular relaxation.

Question 2

When working with pregnant adolescents, the nurse plans on assessing which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. High-birth-weight infants
  2. Pelvic measurements
  3. For sexually transmitted infections
  4. Low blood pressure readings
  5. Hemoglobin and hematocrit



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Answer to Question 1

Answer:1
Rationale:Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a maintenance diuretic that is potassium sparing.Furosemide (Lasix) produces rapid diuresis and blocks reabsorption of sodium and water in renal tubules. ACE inhibitors promote vascular relaxation.

Answer to Question 2

2, 3, 5
Explanation: 2. Teenagers are more likely to have cephalopelvic disproportion.
3. Teenagers are more likely to have sexually transmitted infections.
5. Teenagers are more likely to be anemic, so the hemoglobin and hematocrit must be assessed.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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