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moongchi

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A 50-year-old patient with hypertension is being treated with a diuretic. The patient complains of muscle weakness and falls easily. The nurse should assess which electrolyte?
 
  A) Sodium
  B) Chloride
  C) Phosphorous
  D) Potassium

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Which of the following statements is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for an 80-year-old patient with the diagnosis of congestive heart failure with symptoms of edema, orthopnea, and confusion?
 
  A) Extracellular volume excess related to heart failure as evidenced by edema and orthopnea
  B) Congestive heart failure related to edema
  C) Fluid volume excess related to loss of sodium and potassium
  D) Fluid volume deficit related to congestive heart failure as evidenced by shortness of breath


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soda0602

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A


moongchi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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