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On assessing the laboratory data of an older adult patient, the nurse notes the serum potassium level is 5.3 mEq/L. Based on this information, the nurse
 
  a. asks if the patient has been using a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID).
  b. determines if the patient is receiving a di-uretic that promotes potassium loss.
  c. suggests several potassium-rich foods to supplement dietary potassium intake.
  d. monitors the patient's urinary output for possible fluid retention.

Question 2

The nurse caring for an older adult patient engages in appropriate cancer-related health screening when which of the following occur? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Preparing a patient for a lung biopsy
  b. Collecting a 24-hour urine specimen
  c. Assisting a patient schedule a mammo-gram
  d. Drawing blood for a prostate sensitive an-tigen (PSA) test
  e. Keeping a patient NPO for a bladder bi-opsy



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fatboyy09

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Answer to Question 1

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A potassium level of 5.3 mEq/L is high. NSAIDs such as ibuprofen interfere with potassium ex-cretion. The other answers are not related to hyperkalemia.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
Common types of cancer in older adults include lung cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer.




eruditmonkey@yahoo.com

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent


amynguyen1221

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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