The nurse is providing discharge instruction to a patient who has ...

[NguyenJ]

The nurse is providing discharge instruction to a patient who has just begun using diuretics. The nurse counsels the patient that it is most important to monitor the intake of foods that contain which element?
 
  A) Calcium
  B) Potassium
  C) Glucose
  D) Magnesium

Question 2

What statement by the 62-year-old patient indicates that the patient understand the nurse's teaching about diuretics?
 
  A) I will weigh myself daily and report significant changes.
  B) I will have to limit my high sugar foods.
  C) If my leg gets swollen again, I'll take an additional pill.
  D) I will take my medication before bedtime on an empty stomach.

[Heffejeff]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Potassium is the most important element to monitor in the diet because diuretics are most likely to lead to hyper- or hypokalemia depending on the diuretic prescribed. Calcium, glucose, and magnesium may need to be monitored in the diet but potassium would be the most important.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Daily weights and blood pressures should be monitored at home in a patient taking diuretics. Options B, C, and D would indicate that further teaching is needed.

[NguyenJ]

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[Heffejeff]

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