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danielfitts88

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse instructs the client who takes HCTZ daily that he should consume which of the following foods in his diet?
 
  a. bananas and oranges c. caffeine and chocolate
  b. peanut butter and potatoes d. red beets and green leafy vegetables

Question 2

When caring for the client prescribed hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and digoxin, the nurse would monitor the client for:
 
  a. hypokalemia c. tachycardia.
  b. peripheral edema. d. hypoglycemia.


leannegxo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: These fruits are high in potassium.
B Incorrect: Although potatoes contain potassium, peanut butter mostly is fat.
C Incorrect: These are two caffeine products with no potassium.
D Incorrect: These contain only small amounts of potassium.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Both agents cause diuresis that can lead to hypokalemia, which would increase the risk of digoxin toxicity.
B Incorrect: This is not likely with this drug combination, unless in the presence of heart failure.
C Incorrect: This is not likely with this drug combination. However, dysrhythmias could occur as a result of the hypokalemia.
D Incorrect: This is not likely.


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danielfitts88

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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