Author Question: The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient who has been placed on a loop diuretic for the ... (Read 44 times)

Diane · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient who has been placed on a loop diuretic for the treatment of congestive heart failure.

Which foods should the nurse encourage the patient to consume to prevent serious adverse effects associated with the medication?
1. Bananas
2. Red meat
3. Oranges
4. Dried dates
5. Green, leafy vegetables

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing acute renal failure. The nurse knows that this patient may experience problems regulating

1. fluid balance.
2. electrolyte composition.
3. the pH of body fluids.
4. heart rate.
5. blood pressure.

dellikani2015 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,3,4
Rationale 1: Bananas are a potassium-rich food. Patients on loop diuretics should eat foods rich in potassium.
Rationale 2: Red meats are high in iron and would not be a good source of potassium for this patient.
Rationale 3: Citrus fruits are a good source of potassium. Patients on loop diuretics should eat foods rich in potassium.
Rationale 4: Dried dates are a good source of potassium. Patients on loop diuretics should eat foods rich in potassium.
Rationale 5: Green, leafy vegetables are a good source of iron but not of potassium. Patients on loop diuretics should eat foods rich in potassium.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The kidneys are the primary organs for regulating fluid balance through filtration and urine output.
Rationale 2: The kidneys are the primary organs for regulating electrolyte composition through filtration and urine output.
Rationale 3: The kidneys are the primary organ for regulating the pH of body fluids through filtration and urine output.
Rationale 4: The kidneys do not play a role in regulating heart rate.
Rationale 5: The kidneys play a role in regulating blood pressure through the secretion of renin.