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Mr.Thesaxman

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Patients on diuretics who become hypokalemic should make sure they include which foods in their daily diet?
 
  a. Bananas, oranges, cantaloupe
  b. Carrots, summer squash, green beans
  c. Apples, pineapple, watermelon
  d. Winter squash, cauliflower, lettuce

Question 2

An 80-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital for dehydration related to flu symptoms and receives intravenous fluids. What is a major risk factor for the patient during this hospitalization?
 
  A) Fluid restriction can lead to infection and constipation.
  B) Fluid restriction can lead to serious electrolyte imbalance.
  C) Dehydration can lead to decreased ability of the bladder to distend.
  D) Overhydration can lead to problems when receiving intravenous fluids.



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Answer to Question 1

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The use of most diuretics, with the exception of the potassium-sparing diuretics, requires adding daily potassium sources (e.g., baked potatoes, raw bananas, apricots, or navel oranges, cantaloupe, winter squash).

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Older patients are more sensitive to overhydration which is a consideration if intravenous fluids are needed. The patient was admitted and treated with intravenous fluids for dehydration. At this point, overhydration would be a concern. The patient is not prescribed a fluid restriction so there is no risk for infection, constipation, or electrolyte imbalance. Dehydration does not lead to changes in the bladder's ability to distend.




Mr.Thesaxman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


nathang24

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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