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Destiiny22

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which foods should the home health nurse counsel hypokalemic patients to include in their diet?
 
  a. Bananas, oranges, cantaloupe
  b. Carrots, summer squash, green beans
  c. Apples, pineapple, watermelon
  d. Winter squash, cauliflower, lettuce

Question 2

Why are pediatric patients, especially girls, susceptible to urinary tract infections?
 
  a. Genetically females have a weaker immune system
  b. Females have a short and proximal urethra in relation to the vagina
  c. Girls are more sexually active than males
  d. Girls have a weakened musculature and sphincter tone


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

ANS: A
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).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Pediatric patients, especially girls, are susceptible to urinary tract infections because of the short urethra.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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