Author Question: When administering a loop diuretic, the nurse should encourage the client to add foods to the diet ... (Read 53 times)

Jkov05 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

When administering a loop diuretic, the nurse should encourage the client to add foods to the diet containing:

1. Potassium.
2. Vitamin A.
3. Iron.
4. Vitamin B12.

Question 2

Diarrhea can be a complication of tube feeding. What may contribute to the complication of diarrhea in a tube-fed client? Select all that apply.

A) Bacterial contamination D) Infusion of a cold formula
B) Rapid feeding rate E) Slow feeding rate
C) Low fat content of the formula

meow1234 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Clients taking loop diuretics are at risk for urinary loss of potassium, calcium, magnesium, and thiamine, and should be encouraged to add foods that are good sources for these nutrients into their diet. Vitamins A and B12 and iron are important nutrients but are not affected by loop diuretics.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Feedback:
Diarrhea is a possible complication of tube feedings. This can be caused by infusion of a formula that is too cold, bacterially contaminated formula, or feeding too rapidly.