When discussing the major side effects of thiazide diuretics with a patient who has just begun therapy, the nurse should include which possibilities? You may select more than one answer
1. Hypoglycemia
2. Hypokalemia
3. Low uric acid
4. Dehydration
5. Hyperuricemia
Correct Answers: 2, 4, 5
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The nurse explains that a hernioplasty involves:
a. reducing the hernia by manual pressure. b. sewing synthetic mesh over the abdominal wall defect to reduce the hernia. c. applying an individualized truss for the reduction of the hernia. d. reducing the hernia and suturing the de-fect in the abdominal wall.
Convert 0505 to conventional time: __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results and notes an aPTT level of 28 seconds. The nurse should notify the health care provider in anticipation of adjusting which medication?
a. Aspirin b. Heparin c. Warfarin d. Erythropoietin