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acc299

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A patient with 3+ peripheral edema, V/S = P112, BP162/100, R32, T98.9 and a low GFR is receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL). The most effective nursing action would be to
 
  a. administer hydrochlorothiazide as ordered.
  b. request furosemide (Lasix).
  c. request spironolactone (Aldactone).
  d. hydrate the patient to improve the GFR.

Question 2

A nurse conducts a community discussion regarding agents of biologic terrorism. Which information would be included regarding the transmission of anthrax?
 
  a. Anthrax is transmitted by respiratory droplets from person to person.
  b. Spores can survive for extended periods outside of a living host.
  c. Infection is acquired when spores enter a host.
  d. Mature anthrax bacteria live in dormancy on inanimate objects.


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

B
Furosemide can promote fluid loss even when the GFR is low, whereas the thiazide diuretics are not effective with renal dysfunction. Loop diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide, are also pre-ferred to thiazides when cardiac output is greatly reduced. This patient is displaying serious fluid overload and needs effective diuresis.
The nurse should not continue the hydrochlorothiazide, because it will not be effective with this patient, who has a low GFR.
Spironolactone (Aldactone) will not be as effective as a loop diuretic, and nothing indicates that the patient has a low potassium level.
Hydrating the patient would only worsen the fluid overload.

Answer to Question 2

c


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acc299

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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