A patient with edema may need a(n) ________ to make the kidneys excrete more fluid.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
diuretic
A patient with edema may need a diuretic, a drug that reduces the body's fluid volume by stimulating urine flow.
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After taking the medication guaifenesin (Mucinex), the client complains of coughing up phlegm. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. This requires further investigation. 2. This is indicative of an allergic reaction. 3. This means there is probably more pathology present. 4. This is normal.
The nurse is educating a client diagnosed with heart failure (HF). Which statements made by the client indicate the teaching was effective regarding compensatory mechanisms?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "My heart enlarged in order to compensate for the effects of heart failure." 2. "My nervous system kicks in to compensate for the effects of heart failure." 3. "My body will decrease blood flow to other organs in order to compensate for heart failure." 4. "My body will increase urine output in order to compensate for the effects of heart failure." 5. "My body will produce anti-inflammatory agents to compensate for heart failure."
A pregnant client with premature rupture of membranes is at higher risk for postpartum infection. Which assessment data indicate a potential infection?
a. Fetal heart rate, 150 beats/min b. Maternal temperature, 99° F c. Cloudy amniotic fluid, with strong odor d. Lowered maternal pulse and decreased respiratory rates
If a patient with depression takes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), the nurse may want to ask them about use of herbal products because of potential interactions if they are using
a. ginseng. b. ginkgo biloba. c. St. John's wort. d. evening primrose oil.