When caring for a client receiving reserpine, the nurse should ...

[j.rubin]

When caring for a client receiving reserpine, the nurse should monitor the client for:
 
  a. cardiac dysrhythmias. c. mental depression.
  b. hyperkalemia. d. hypokalemia.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with renal insufficiency. The diuretic of choice for this client is:
 
  a. spironolactone. c. triamterene.
  b. furosemide. d. acetazolamide.

[cici]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is more common in beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
B Incorrect: This occurs in potassium-sparing diuretics.
C Correct: This is a common adverse effect associated with reserpine.
D Incorrect: This occurs with thiazide and loop diuretics.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Spirolactone, as a potassium-sparing diuretic, is not appropriate for this client.
B Correct: Furosemide is the diuretic (loop) of choice for this client.
C Incorrect: Triamterene, as a potassium-sparing diuretic, is not appropriate for this client.
D Incorrect: Acetazolamide, as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, is not appropriate for this client.

[j.rubin]

Excellent

[alvinum]

Gracias!