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kwoodring

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A nurse caring for a client with gout should monitor the client's fluid intake and output, as increased urinary output is needed to excrete uric acid. The nurse would encourage the client to achieve an intake of how much fluid per day?
 
  A) 1000 mL
  B) 1500 mL
  C) 2000 mL
  D) 3000 mL

Question 2

A client is receiving hydroxychloroquine. Which of the following adverse reactions should the nurse immediately report to the primary health care provider? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Diarrhea
  B) Tinnitus
  C) Fever
  D) Visual changes
  E) Nausea


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lcapri7

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
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A client with gout is encouraged to drink at least 3000 mL of fluid per day to promote uric acid excretion.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
The nurse should report any of the following adverse reactions to the physician immediately if observed in a client taking hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil): skin rash, fever, cough, easy bruising, visual changes, tinnitus, or hearing loss.


kwoodring

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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