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Beheh

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Older clients with renal failure will develop anemia if untreated because of
 
  A) loss of appetite related to elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.
  B) the result of renal dialysis.
  C) loss of blood through the urine because the failing kidney does not function properly.
  D) loss of the kidney hormone erythropoietin.

Question 2

The nurse instructs an older patient with Parkinson's disease about carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
 
  1. I will take the medication with my meals.
  2. I will sit up on the side of the bed before standing.
  3. This medication will cure my Parkinson's disease in time.
  4. This medication will not affect my blood pressure medications.


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ashely1112

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: To maximize absorption and facilitate crossing the bloodbrain barrier, carbidopa-levodopa should be taken on an empty stomach.


Beheh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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