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amal

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When the client is taught to reduce sodium to attempt better control of ascites, an intervention would be to:
 a. substitute soy sauce for salt in cooking.
  b. use potassium-sparing diuretics and salt substitute.
  c. use strong-flavored herbs and spices in place of salt.
  d. provide a liquid diet because most beverages contain less sodium than solid foods.

Question 2

In planning care, the nurse recognizes that the following statements related to hepatic encephalopathy are true except:
 a. bacteria in the colon acts on undigested foods resulting in ammonia.
  b. elevated levels of ammonia result from incomplete conversion into urea.
  c. ammonia blood levels correlate with the degree of neurological impairment.
  d. pharmacological agents to treat hepatic encephalopathy are lactulose and neomycin.



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firehawk60

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c




amal

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


Jsherida

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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