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Zulu123

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An 80-year-old male with newly diagnosed primary hypertension has just been started on a beta-blocker. In addition to teaching him about his medication  such as side effects, purpose, and schedule  the nurse should also focus her teaching on
 
  A) maintaining a diet high in dairy to increase protein necessary to prevent organ damage.
  B) use of supportive devices such as handrails and walkers to prevent falls stemming from postural
 
  hypotension.
  C) avoiding exercise to prevent injury from postural hypotenstion.
  D) increasing fluid intake to prevent dehydration.

Question 2

An older patient is prescribed isoniazid (INH) for 6 months. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?
 
  1. Avoid vitamin supplements.
  2. Use alcohol in small amounts.
  3. Report yellow eyes or skin immediately.
  4. Expect the finger and toe tingling to occur.



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dawsa925

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: There is no reason to avoid vitamin supplements while taking this medication.




Zulu123

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


lcapri7

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

 

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