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mynx

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A patient is taking a diuretic such as Lasix. When implementing patient teaching, what information should be included?
 
  A) Increased sodium levels
  B) Increased potassium levels
  C) Decreased potassium levels
  D) Decreased oxygen levels

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A patient has a physician's order for NPO (nothing by mouth) following abdominal surgery to repair a bowel obstruction. The patient has a nasogastric tube inserted to low intermittent suction. The patient requires intravenous therapy to
 
  A) Replace fluid and electrolytes
  B) Administer blood products
  C) Provide protein supplements
  D) Treat the patient's infection


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sultansheikh

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A


mynx

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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