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skymedlock

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on: Aug 20, 2018
When a client with cancer is treated with methotrexate, nursing interventions would include the following except:
 a. assess for hypercalcemia.
  b. administer prescribed vitamin B12 supplements.
  c. manage side effects of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
  d. observe for hypokalemia related to GI potassium losses.

Question 2

A client with HIV is six feet tall and weighs 176 pounds. He has lost 20 pounds in the past six weeks even though he says he has been eating. What teaching would be most appropriate?
 a. limit fluids so he can take in more nutrient-dense foods
  b. include a multivitamin-mineral supplement daily
  c. increase protein to 160-200 grams per day
  d. increase total kcalories to 2500 daily


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dawsa925

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c


skymedlock

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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