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xroflmao

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which are signs and symptoms of fluid overload in a patient receiving diuretics? (Select all that apply)
 
  a. Changes in cardiac and lung sounds
  b. Increase in daily weight
  c. Decrease in daily weight
  d. Dry skin

Question 2

The nurse is instructing a nursing assistant on how to feed all patients with dysphagia. What information should the nurse include in this instruction?
 
  A) Thicken liquids and cut solids into very small pieces
  B) Use a spoon to transport even solid food to the patient's mouth
  C) Listen for bowel sounds to make sure the food has reached the stomach
  D) Make sure the patient is sitting upright whenever consuming food or fluid


Jayson

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

A, B
Signs and symptoms of fluid overload: changes in pulse rate, respirations, cardiac sounds, and lung fields. Increase in daily morning weights.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
One general measure for all persons with dysphagia is to have the patient sitting upright whenever food or fluid is being consumed. The other feeding measures may not be indicated for every person with dysphagia.


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