Answer to Question 1
B
Furosemide can promote fluid loss even when the GFR is low, whereas the thiazide diuretics are not effective with renal dysfunction. Loop diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide, are also pre-ferred to thiazides when cardiac output is greatly reduced. This patient is displaying serious fluid overload and needs effective diuresis.
The nurse should not continue the hydrochlorothiazide, because it will not be effective with this patient, who has a low GFR.
Spironolactone (Aldactone) will not be as effective as a loop diuretic, and nothing indicates that the patient has a low potassium level.
Hydrating the patient would only worsen the fluid overload.
Answer to Question 2
c
A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
Effective listening skills demonstrate empathy to the patient and break down barriers to communicati
A partnership between the patient and the health care provider.
Examples of endocrine disorders. (C) A patient with congenital hypothyroidism.
Patient Physical Status Classification