Author Question: Snacks such as bananas and apricot nectar, which are high in potassium, are recommended because ... (Read 167 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Snacks such as bananas and apricot nectar, which are high in potassium, are recommended because

a. electrolytes are lost through fever.
b. diarrhea is a common problem.
c. snacks help fight fatigue.
d. potassium helps fight infection.

Question 2

Thrombolytic therapy is being prepared for administration to an older adult patient who has presented to the emergency department with an ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI). The nurse recognizes that the primary goal of this intervention is:

A) To restore the flow of blood through the coronary arteries
B) To restore function to infarcted myocardial cells
C) To relieve the patient's symptoms of chest pain and dyspnea
D) To prevent the rupture of atheromas

scottmt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
HIV disease progression may be delayed by promoting a healthy immune system. Nutritional changes that maintain lean body mass, increase weight, and ensure appropriate levels of vitamins and micronutrients are helpful. Eat potassium-rich foods such as bananas and apricot nectar.

Answer to Question 2

A