Author Question: An adolescent is being placed on a calcium channel blocker. What should the nurse inform the ... (Read 71 times)

tfester · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

An adolescent is being placed on a calcium channel blocker. What should the nurse inform the adolescent with regard to this medication? (Select all that apply.)

a. The medication may cause fatigue.
b. The medication may increase heart rate.
c. The medication may cause constipation.
d. The medication may cause cold extremities.
e. The medication may cause peripheral edema.

Question 2

What is descriptive of the nutritional requirements of preschool children?

a. The quality of the food consumed is more important than the quantity.
b. The average daily intake of preschoolers should be about 3000 calories.
c. Nutritional requirements for preschoolers are very different from requirements for toddlers.
d. Requirements for calories per unit of body weight increase slightly during the preschool period.

Gabe · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E
Calcium channel blockers may cause an increase in heart rate, constipation, and peripheral edema. Beta-blockers can cause fatigue and cold extremities, but calcium channel blockers do not cause these potential side effects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Parents need to be reassured that the quality of food eaten is more important than the quantity. Children are able to self-regulate their intake when offered foods high in nutritional value. The average daily caloric intake should be approximately 1800 calories. Toddlers and preschoolers have similar nutritional requirements. There is an overall slight decrease in needed calories and fluids during the preschool period.