Author Question: The client the reason for being prescribed triamterene and HCTZ combination agent for hypertension. ... (Read 72 times)

mmm · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The client the reason for being prescribed triamterene and HCTZ combination agent for hypertension. The nurse's best reply is:

a. Taking this combination medicine helps decrease the adverse effects of both drugs.
b. Combination drugs are used when you can't tolerate a full dose of either drug.
c. Combination drugs are more effective than single drugs.
d. You should ask your doctor this question when you have your follow-up appointment.

Question 2

A client has been placed on mild sodium restriction (1500 mg/day) and asks the nurse what this restriction involves. The nurse's best response is:

a. You should not add salt to cooking and avoid chips and pickles.
b. You should avoid eggs, whole milk, and bread, but you can drink skimmed milk.
c. You should avoid using table salt on any of your foods.
d. You will need to use specially prepared low-sodium foods.

fdliggud · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is an appropriate response that answers the client's question truthfully.
B Incorrect: This is not the reason for using combination medications.
C Incorrect: This is not the reason for using combination medications.
D Incorrect: This does not address the client's question that can and should be answered by the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is an accurate description of a mild sodium restricted diet.
B Incorrect: This is a higher restrictive sodium diet.
C Incorrect: This is a higher restrictive sodium diet.
D Incorrect: This is used for severe sodium restriction.