An elderly man with hypocalcemia asks the nurse why the physician changed his loop diuretic medication to a thiazide diuretic medication that would do the same thing for the edema in his legs. What is the best response to this question?
1. "Changing this medication keeps you from becoming addicted."
2. "The thiazide medication will help your bones."
3. "You have to ask the physician about your medication."
4. "The thiazide medication will improve your blood count."
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Thiazide diuretics work to promote reabsorption of calcium, which may make them a good choice for older adults with osteoporosis.
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1. Shiatsu. 2. Swedish. 3. Reflexology. 4. Deep tissue.
The nurse is preparing an educational session about spinal cord injury (SCI) prevention for a community group. What patient example should the nurse use to explain the risk factors for this type of injury?
1. 18-year-old male with a prior arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) 2. 28-year-old female with a history of substance abuse 3. 50-year-old female with osteoporosis 4. 35-year-old male who coaches a soccer team
Nurses, doctors, and all staff are precious resources and deserve to be supported in their work
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Testing for acetone is done by obtaining a
A. urine specimen. B. stool sample. C. blood sample. D. saliva specimen.