Author Question: In caring for the client with hypokalemia, the nurse's highest priority is to: a. provide ... (Read 59 times)

folubunmi · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

In caring for the client with hypokalemia, the nurse's highest priority is to:

a. provide adequate oral fluid intake. c. administer supplemental sodium.
b. position to increase circulation. d. monitor for cardiac dysrhythmia.

Question 2

When evaluating the teaching for clients who smoke, the nurse realizes that which of the following statements indicates client understanding?

a. I will be sure to drink more orange juice and other citrus juices.
b. I will drink at least 3 glasses of milk a day.
c. I know I need to eat more bananas and potatoes.
d. Dark green leafy vegetables will provide the added vitamin K I need.

frejo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This does not address the priority concern.
B Incorrect: This does not address the priority concern.
C Incorrect: This does not address the priority concern.
D Correct: Cardiac dysrhythmias can be caused by lack of potassium.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This statement indicates client understanding of increased need for vitamin C.
B Incorrect: These clients do not need increased calcium.
C Incorrect: These clients do not need increased potassium.
D Incorrect: These clients do not need increased vitamin K.