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kwoodring · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed metolazone. As part of the client's teaching plan, the nurse instructs the client to increase his consumption of potassium-rich foods.

The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client identifies which of the following as a good choice? Select all that apply.

A) Bananas
B) Shrimp
C) Asparagus
D) Salmon
E) Peanuts

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a client after administering a diuretic. Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing a fluid and electrolyte imbalance? Select all that apply.

A) Dry mouth
B) Diaphoresis
C) Muscle cramps
D) Hypertension
E) Tachycardia

flexer1n1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
The top 10 foods with the highest amount of potassium per serving include white beans, dark leafy greens, baked potatoes with skin on, dried apricots, acorn squash, plain low-fat yogurt, salmon, avocado, mushrooms, and bananas. Fruits high in potassium include apricots, prunes, dried currants/raisins, dates, figs, dried coconut, avocado, bananas, oranges, nectarines, and peaches. Vegetables high in potassium include sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Swiss chard, mushrooms, sweet potato, kale, brussels sprouts, zucchini, green beans, and asparagus. Other sources include chocolate, molasses, nuts, and nut butters.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
Warning signs of a fluid and electrolyte imbalance include dry mouth, thirst, lethargy, weakness, drowsiness, restlessness, muscle pain or cramps, confusion, GI disturbances, hypotension, oliguria, tachycardia, and seizures.