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jparksx

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A patient who is recovering from acute kidney injury (AKI) is being discharged. What should the nurse include in this patient's instructions?
 
  1. Avoid alcohol consumption.
  2. Use over-the-counter medications as needed.
  3. Instruct to weigh self at least once a month.
  4. Resume a normal diet.

Question 2

A patient with diabetes and heart disease is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Which medication order should the nurse question for this patient?
 
  1. oral antihyperglycemic agent
  2. beta-blocker
  3. calcium channel blocker
  4. analgesic


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C.mcnichol98

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

Correct Answer: 1
Because alcohol can increase the nephrotoxicity of some drugs, discourage alcohol ingestion. Additional teaching includes avoiding exposure to nephrotoxins, particularly those found in over-the-counter products, monitoring weight closely as a way to assess fluid status, and continuing dietary restrictions.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Drugs such as metformin (Glucophage), and other oral antihyperglycemic agents eliminated by the kidney are to be avoided. Beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and analgesics may be used with dosage adjustment.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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