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asmith134

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A client is taking a diuretic such as furosemide. When implementing client education, what information should be included?
 
  A) Increased sodium levels
  B) Increased potassium levels
  C) Decreased potassium levels
  D) Decreased oxygen levels

Question 2

A client planning air travel for lengthy periods should be advised to do which of the following in order to prevent complications such as blood clots? Select all that apply.
 
  A) sit as far back in the seat as possible to reduce venous pooling
  B) perform leg pump exercises frequently
  C) avoid crossing legs at the ankles
  D) rest calves against the back of the chair when possible to promote venous exchange
  E) ambulate as much as possible



Sierray

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Many diuretics such as furosemide are potassium wasting; hence, potassium levels are measured to detect hypokalemia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, E
Feedback:
Limitations in movement, such as during air travel, may increase the client's risk for the development of DVT. Efforts to reduce this include the performance of leg pumping, avoiding sitting with legs crossed, and ambulation. Sitting with the legs against the back of the seat may compress vessels and be a complication.



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