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james0929 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When assessing a newly admitted pregnant patient, the nurse identifies a history of rheumatic heart disease. To prevent further stress on the heart, the nurse anticipates a protocol of:

a. potassium.
b. calcium.
c. zinc.
d. iron.

Question 2

The hospice nurse instructs caregivers in repositioning the patient because the patient spends most of the time reclining, which can lead to:

a. contractures.
b. pressure ulcers.
c. bruising.
d. excoriation.

akpaschal · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Iron intake must be adequate to prevent anemia, which will further stress the heart.

Answer to Question 2

B
Increased weakness is noted in the last stages of a terminal illness. With increased weakness, activity intolerance increases, and the patient spends most of the time reclining. This leads to risk for skin impairment and the formation of pressure ulcers.