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vicotolentino

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The nurse is caring for a patient with a heart rate of 115 beats/min and complaints of shortness of breath. The nurse anticipates that these findings are most likely related which underlying prob-lem?
 
  a. Pulmonary edema
  b. Decreased cardiac output
  c. Impending pneumonia
  d. Increasing anxiety

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with primary dysmenorrhea. Which food(s) should the nurse suggest that the patient include in her diet? (select all that apply.)
 
  a. Watermelon
  b. Buttermilk
  c. Broccoli
  d. Asparagus
  e. Cranberries


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
When the heart is beating rapidly, the stroke volume decreases. This diminishes the cardiac out-put, causing reduced oxygen to tissues and tissue hypoxia.

Answer to Question 2

A, D, E
The patient will benefit from a balanced low-fat diet with foods that are natural diuretics, like cranberries, asparagus, and watermelon. Broccoli and buttermilk do not have diuretic properties.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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