Fresh fruits such as bananas, oranges, and raisins are a good source of which of the following?
A. sodium
B. calcium
C. potassium
D. magnesium
Answer: C
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A hospital patient with peripheral edema has been prescribed furosemide (Lasix). How should the nurse best determine the extent of the patient's desired fluid loss?
A) Assess the patient's skin turgor on a daily basis. B) Test the osmolarity of the patient's urine regularly. C) Weigh the patient daily. D) Auscultate the patient's chest each morning.
When caring for a patient who has an arterial catheter in the left radial artery for arterial pressure–based cardiac output (APCO) monitoring, which information obtained by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?
a. The patient has a positive Allen test. b. There is redness at the catheter insertion site. c. The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 86 mm Hg. d. The dicrotic notch is visible in the arterial waveform.
A client's electrocardiogram tracing shows a sawtooth pattern with F waves. The nurse realizes this client is demonstrating:
1. atrial flutter. 2. atrial fibrillation. 3. premature atrial contractions. 4. atrial tachycardia.
Describe the major changes that take place in the respiratory system with aging.
What will be an ideal response?