Author Question: When caring for a client with an aldosterone deficiency, which health problem should the nurse ... (Read 70 times)

hubes95 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When caring for a client with an aldosterone deficiency, which health problem should the nurse monitor in this client?

1. Hyperkalemia
2. Hypertension
3. Metabolic acidosis
4. Hypernatremia

Question 2

A client with hypothyroidism is taking levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid). The nurse concludes that the client has met a goal of care when the client states:

1. I should notify the physician if my heart rate is 70.
2. I should eat a low-fiber diet.
3. I should report unusual weight gain.
4. I should not take Synthroid with antacids.

kardosa007 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. An aldosterone deficit results in increased excretion of sodium and increased reabsorption of potassium.
2. Hypotension would be seen.
3. Acid-base balance is not affected.
4. Low sodium would be seen.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. The physician is notified if the resting heart rate is over 100.
2. The client should increase fluids and eat a high-fiber diet, as the client could experience constipation.
3. The client would report unusual weight loss.
4. Antacids interfere with Synthroid.