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Starlight · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A home health nurse is providing care for a client with congestive heart failure. The client is taking furosemide (Lasix).

The nurse reviews the client's most recent serum potassium, which was 3.4 mEq/L. Based on this data, which food will the nurse encourage the client to consume?
A) Baked fish
B) Iced tea
C) Banana
D) Peas

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a group of couples a class on building positive relationships at a local community center.

The nurse is focusing this session on learning skills to be open-minded and respectful to those with opposing opinions. Based on this data, on which component of wellness is the nurse focusing this session?
A) Physical
B) Social
C) Environment
D) Emotional

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

A potassium level of 3.4 is low, so the client should be encouraged to consume potassium-rich foods. Of the foods listed, the highest in potassium is banana.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

The social component of wellness focuses on the ability to interact successfully with people and within the environment of which each person is a part, to develop and maintain intimacy with significant others, and to develop respect and tolerance for those with differing opinions and beliefs. The physical component of wellness is the ability to carry out daily tasks, achieve fitness of all body systems, and practice positive lifestyle habits. The emotional component deals with the ability to manage stress and express emotions appropriately. The environmental component focuses on the health measures that improve the standard of living and quality of life in the community.