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kwoodring

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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



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
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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
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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.




kwoodring

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM


anyusername12131

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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