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Jramos095

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The nurse assesses a diabetic patient and finds the patient to be pale, edematous, and listless with a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level of 35 mg/dL and a creatinine level of 4 mg/dL. What would the results of the nursing assessment indicate?
 
  a. Diverticulitis
  b. Congestive heart failure
  c. Chronic renal failure
  d. Benign prostatic hypertrophy

Question 2

A person with Parkinsons disease has a nursing diagnosis of nutrition, less than body requirements related to difficulty swallowing. What change would the nurse make in the nursing care plan?
 
  a. Feed the patient at each meal.
  b. Place the patient in a semi-Fowler position for mealtime.
  c. Offer a thick, high-nutrition shake as a snack.
  d. Encourage the patient to drink a sip of water after each bite of solid food.


dudman123

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

ANS: C
The increased BUN and creatinine levels indicate renal failure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Thick shakes are easier to swallow without aspiration and will also improve nutrition.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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