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RYAN BANYAN · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A pregnant client tells you that she is always nauseated, so she has been taking an antacid regularly. You would encourage the client to avoid antacids, especially those high in which substance?

a. Potassium c. Calcium
b. Sodium d. Sugar

Question 2

The step of the nursing process in which the nurse determines the appropriate interventions for the identified nursing diagnosis is called:

a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Intervention
d. Evaluation

kaykay69 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Clients should be cautioned about the use of antacids, especially those with a high sodium content. Sodium promotes retention of fluids and is linked with hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A During the assessment phase, data are collected.
B The third step in the nursing process involves planning care for problems that
were identified during assessment.
C The intervention phase is when the plan of care is carried out.
D The evaluation phase is determining whether the goals have been met.