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nevelica

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You are called to your patient's room by a family member who voices concern about the patient's status. On assessment, you find the patient tachypneic, lethargic, weak, and exhibiting a diminished cognitive ability. You also find 3+ pitting edema.
 
  What electrolyte imbalance would you suspect?
  A) Hypercalcemia
  B) Hyponatremia
  C) Hyperchloremia
  D) Hypophosphatemia

Question 2

A patient explains a lack of interest in sex since her spouse passed away 3 years ago. After completing the health history what would the nurse suspect as contributing to the patient's lack of interest in sex?
 
  A) Prescribed antidepressants for sadness
  B) Change in the patient's Medicare benefits
  C) Participating in arthritis swimming classes
  D) Reduced intake of red meat and carbohydrates


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
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Medications prescribed to older people can affect libido. One classification of drugs that have adverse sexual effects is antidepressants. The other assessment findings would not directly affect the patient's interest in sexual activity.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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