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Mr. Wonderful

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The nurse is caring for a patient receiving desmopressin Stimate. The nurse is performing a physical assessment and notes that the patient is drowsy and listless and complains of a recent onset of headache.
 
  Which finding would be most consistent with these symptoms? a. Hyperglycemia
  b. Hypernatremia
  c. Hypertension
  d. Water intoxication

Question 2

Which non-pharmaceutical intervention can be used to reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Avoiding late-night meals
  b. Consuming a glass of wine with meals
  c. Drinking soft drinks
  d. Losing weight
  e. Stopping smoking


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Water intoxication is manifested by drowsiness, listlessness, and headache. The patient's signs and symptoms are not consistent with hypernatremia or hyperglycemia, and there is no indication of hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

A, E
Avoiding late-night meals and stopping smoking may help with symptoms of GERD.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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