What should a nurse instruct a patient with a K+ level of 6.2 to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lima beans
b. Bananas
c. Carrots
d. Tomatoes
e. Celery
B, C, D, E
Banana, carrots, tomatoes, and celery are all high in K+ and should be avoided. Lima beans are low in K+.
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a. Providing a private place to interview the client b. Delegating other tasks to a colleague while speaking to the client c. Addressing the client as "honey" to provide comfort d. Asking about his daily activities and hobbies during the interview e. Listening intently to his responses and not being distracted by his nonverbal communication
A star quarterback on the high school football team is injured in a motorcycle accident. He will be unable to play football again. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate when planning care specific to coping?
a. Impaired physical mobility b. Situational low self-esteem c. Impaired social interaction d. Impaired comfort
If you only know the trade names of a drug, you could make a medication error by giving two
medications that are generically the same. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).