The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a patient diagnosed with hypokalemic myopathy. Which of the following should be included in these instructions?
1. Information on foods rich in potassium
2. Suggestion on when to take coenzyme Q-10
3. Instructions on when to take prescribed prednisone
4. The need for rest periods between activities
1. Information on foods rich in potassium
Rationale: Hypokalemic myopathy is common in the elderly and is due to a low serum potassium level caused by long-term diuretic use. The patient should be encouraged to eat foods rich in potassium as part of the discharge instructions. Coenzyme Q-10 is a supplement used to manage mitochondrial myopathy. Prednisone is used to treat polymyositis, one type of inflammatory myopathy. A frequent rest period between activities is not indicated in the treatment of hypokalemic myopathy.
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